Monday, 19 January 2015

Disabilities 

Down syndrome- A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental age of an 8- or 9-year-old child.

Lauren Potter- Glee

Paraplegic- lost the power in their limbs from the waist down.

Colt wynn

Autism (aspergers)-a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behaviour.

Susan Boyle

Parkinsons- A progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, chiefly affecting middle-aged and elderly people. It is associated with degeneration of the basal ganglia of the brain and a deficiency of the
 neurotransmitter dopamine.

Muhammad Ali

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