Down Syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality and probably the most
common genetic condition, occurs in approximately one in every
eight hundred to one thousand live births or accounts for
approximately 5-6 per cent of intellectual retardation.
Although, most students with Down's Syndrome are between the
mild to moderate range of mental retardation. Initially, Down's
Syndrome was given the label of Mongolism due to the physical
characteristics of the disorder. A student with Down's Syndrome
is usually quite recognizable due to characteristics like a
smaller overall stature, flat facial profile, thick epicanthal
folds in the corners of their eyes, protruding tongues which is
due to their smaller oral cavity and muscle hypotonia - low
muscle tone. - Inclusion: Students with special needs should be
full members of age appropriate inclusional classes to the
extent they can be. Effective inclusion means that the teacher
must be fully supportive of the model. The strategies you use to
reach and teach the Down's studen