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Video Resources

Down Syndrome Journey

Learning Objective: 5.1 Describe the key features of Intellectual Disability and the way in which children with this condition can vary in terms of their adaptive functioning.

Description: In this 8-minute clip, six families with children with Down Syndrome describe their experiences.

Questions to Consider

1. How did the families react to the initial diagnosis?
2. How have the families adjusted now?
3. What did you observe about the variations in children’s adaptive functioning?
    

Fragile X Journey with the Justus Family

Learning Objective: 5.2.b Explain how genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors can lead to developmental disabilities in children.

Description: This 7-minute video explores the experience of one family living with Fragile X and the scientific advance being made to understand and treat the disorder.

Questions to Consider

1. What are the symptoms of Fragile X?
2. How does this disorder affect the family?
3. Describe some of the scientific advances that have been made in the treatment of Fragile X?
    

Tragic Impact of Lead Poisoning on Kids: Flint Water Crisis

Learning Objective: 5.2.b Explain how genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors can lead to developmental disabilities in children.

Description: This 8-minute video clip from MSNBC accompanies the Psychology and Society topic in Chapter 5. The video summarizes the impact of the crisis on children.

Questions to Consider

1. According to the panelists, what should be done for affected children?
2. In addition to lead, what other issues may compound this problem in kids?
3. What is the role of the school system in the face of widespread lead poisoning?
    

Let’s Talk About Intellectual Disabilities

Learning Objective: 5.1 the key features of Intellectual Disability and the way in which children with this condition can vary in terms of their adaptive functioning.

Description: In this 11-minute TED Talk, Loretta Claiborne talks about her experience growing up with an intellectual disability. Unable to walk or talk until she was 4, Loretta went on to compete in Special Olympics and, eventually, became a world-class runner and motivational speaker.

Questions to Consider

1. What does Loretta Claiborne’s experience tell you about the assumptions we make about those with intellectual disabilities?
2. Why do you think she was able to accomplish all of these things?
    

Audio Resources

With Advances in Prenatal Testing, Difficult Choices Arise

Learning Objective: 5.2.b Explain how genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors can lead to developmental disabilities in children.

Description: This 30-minute Talk of the Nation discussion addresses how prenatal testing affected the decisions of parents.

Questions to Consider

1. The women in this story came to different conclusions. What factors do you think weighed into this most difficult decision?
2. How have these women coped with their respective decisions?
3. What would you tell women who are deciding whether or not to have prenatal testing completed?
    

After 50 Years, Head Start Struggles with Uneven Quality

Learning Objective: 5.3 Identify evidence-based techniques to prevent and treat developmental disabilities.

Description: This short clip describes the results of a recent study that found tremendous variation in the quality of Head Start across the country.

Questions to Consider

1. What were the results of the study?
2. If we are to seek evidence-based interventions, how should we address these results?
3. To accompany this audio, read the following story: A Lesson for Preschools: When It’s Done Right, the Benefits Last. http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/11/17/502299963/a-lesson-for-preschools-when-its-done-right-the-benefits-last How does this article inform your thoughts on the audio clip?