A Qualitative Study of the Impact of Down Syndrome on Personal and Family Life

Location

CSU Ballroom

Start Date

21-4-2008 10:00 AM

End Date

21-4-2008 12:00 PM

Student's Major

Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services

Student's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Mentor's Name

Bonnie B. Lund

Mentor's Department

Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services

Mentor's College

Allied Health and Nursing

Description

Down syndrome is the most common genetic disorder caused by a chromosomal abnormality. The purpose of this qualitative study was to research the features of Down syndrome and understand its effect on personal and family life. The paper discusses a complete definition and set of characteristics of Down syndrome along with common speech and language skills. In addition, a case study of a child with Down syndrome is presented, exploring the effect of the child's disorder on his life and his family. The qualitative research section will discuss details of qualitative research, the methodology of the study, and the results.

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A Qualitative Study of the Impact of Down Syndrome on Personal and Family Life

CSU Ballroom

Down syndrome is the most common genetic disorder caused by a chromosomal abnormality. The purpose of this qualitative study was to research the features of Down syndrome and understand its effect on personal and family life. The paper discusses a complete definition and set of characteristics of Down syndrome along with common speech and language skills. In addition, a case study of a child with Down syndrome is presented, exploring the effect of the child's disorder on his life and his family. The qualitative research section will discuss details of qualitative research, the methodology of the study, and the results.

Recommended Citation

Greene, Allison. "A Qualitative Study of the Impact of Down Syndrome on Personal and Family Life." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 21, 2008.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2008/poster-session-A/12