↩↩5.0 Week 5 – July 5 – July 11: Genetics, Prenatal Care, Infancy
Due DateSunday, July 11th by 2359
Course Outcomeexplain and illustrate the transmission of genetic traits and selected diseases/disorders.
Learning OutcomeDescribe how a selected chromosomal disorder affects the growth and development of the individual and their family
GoalWhen learning about growth and development is is important to understand what happens when things don’t go as planned and how we can support our clients.
GuidelinesFor this learning activity, you will choose and research a genetic disorder/birth defect and explore how growth and development of the child and the family could potentially be affected.
Choose 1 of the following genetic disorders/birth defects: (there is link in the supplemental materials to the rare disease website)
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome)
Cystic fibrosis
Pierre-Robin Sequence
Gastroschisis
Galactosemia
Klinefelter Syndrome
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Rett Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Stargardt’s Disease
Write out a description of the disorder as you would explain it to a parent.
include a definition (at a basic level) and potential causes
Explain 1 – 2 ways that the growth and development of the child may be affected
Address 1 – 2 ways the family may potentially be affected – relationships, work, home environment
What do you feel you could do as a healthcare professional to help the client and /or their family?
Have fun with this activity. There is no minimum or maximum amount to write and you only need to provide a reference for the description of the disorder and potential causes. No need for APA format!
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Supplemental MaterialsGenetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (Links to an external site.)