Disability Research Project
Develop a 2-page flyer describing a syndrome/disability.
Your summary should include these headings:
1. The name of the syndrome/condition.
2. Prevalence/Incidence
3. Typical Age of Diagnosis
4. Determining Factors for Diagnosis
5. Primary Characteristics
6. Other Syndromes associated with this condition
7. Influences on Growth and Development and Learning in First 3 Years of Life
8. Common Interventions or Supports
9. Useful Resources/References for More Information
Pick one of the following disabilities to research and create a 2-page flyer. Include
at least 4 resources/references where
families
can get information. Resources can
include: books, websites, information brochures and journals. Resources should be
listed in APA style as the last section. Word 2010 has a feature that will complete
your bibliography for you in APA style.
These flyers will be shared with classmates as a resource. Please save your flyer in a
PDF, then submit under assignments.
Disabilities to choose from:
Cerebral palsy, Spina bifida, Williams syndrome, Down syndrome, Cystic fibrosis,
Sickle cell disease, Tay-Sachs disease, Cleft lip and palate, Dwarfism, Fragile X
syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Failure to thrive, Fetal
alcohol syndrome, Autism.