These children do not develop on the same schedule as non-mentally disabled children. ... Often times these children will not function at the same physical level of non-mentally disabled kids. ... These students find a particular job and aim to master their skill. ... These may seem like very low functioning jobs to a non disabled individual, however these simple tasks can be very hard for some students to master. ... These are some of the basic skills that will be needed by these students. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Whenever I was in a room with a disabled person for some reason my stomach just tightened up with a sense of guilt because of physically what I have accomplished throughout my life. Here Gwynedd-Mercy there are numerous programs such as adult services and best buddies where students are personally involved with disabled child or adult. I have the utmost highest respect for every student here that sacrifices their time to be a part of someone's life who has such a disorder as Down syndrome. ...

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These programs should be integrated into mandatory curriculum for all high school students. ... The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome states, "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is widely misdiagnosed and under diagnosed, less than ten percent of medical schools require students to complete a course on the proper diagnosis and referral of individuals with alcoholism and other drug related addictions." ... These children also show behavior problems, but they can't control their own behavior because they don't receive the proper care and may get more disabled in life. ...

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• Grade Level: High School