by: Brandon Trammel
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In this particular study three children with Down’s Syndrome were tested on their language and grammar comprehension in comparison to typically normal children. In the study the children with Down syndrome produce their first 10 words on average 12 months later than typically developing children. This suggests that once the children with Down syndrome get going with the production of the language, they in fact show a similar pattern as typically developing children in the early stages of grammar. Although I know little to nothing about those who have Down’s Syndrome after reading the results of the experiment I was somewhat surprised. I assumed that children with Down’s Syndrome would be slow to catch up on language and grammar rules, but would not have thought once these children grasped the rules of grammar would have the ability to learn it just as well as a typical students. Although I am surprised by these findings I also feel that this cannot be used as valid information for all children with Down’s Syndrome. The study was only done on three children which is a small ratio when being compared to all who have the disease.
I think this article is very limited in information. It only refers to three specific cases, and in reality every Down syndrome case is going to be different. My uncle has Down syndrome, he is thirty-six years old. He has been tested at having an overall language level to that of a fifth grader. He has been diagnosed with a minor case of Down syndrome. I think any kind of academic study is one that has to be constantly practiced with any individual, but especially a child that has Down syndrome. In my uncle's case, he is very knowledgable about topics he is interested in. His memory is very good and he can memorize almost anything. I think again, grammar is one of those subjects that would have to be constantly practiced with those that have this disease.
ReplyDeleteDown syndrome is a very serious, but having to deal with grammar. I believe with enough practice and determination they should be able to catch up with the kids in class. The sample that was taken for this test should have been nigger like maybe 30 kids or more, because with only 3 kids in this test we are not going to get enough data to have this figured out.
ReplyDeleteI think the information would be more helpful if the study included more than 3 cases. Everyone learns at different paces even people with out Down Syndrome. The article says that children with the disease will most likely have a delay in the time they start to learn words. However, once they begin to learn they develope language and grammar like most children. I believe that people that have Down Syndrome can develope language very well as long as they are willing to learn.
ReplyDeleteThree cases is hardly enough information to base a study on. More people with Down Syndrome should have been tested in order to get a more accurate result. I think that each person's learning ability would vary anyway so it is hard to say that this would apply to every person. Some children just aren't willing to learn either so it would be even more difficult teaching those students. Either way, I believe that children with Down Syndrome are able to learn language just like anyone else, it just simply might take more time.
ReplyDeleteI think that this study could have been better. But it is interesting to know that children with Down Syndrome understand language and grammar as well as "normal kids."
ReplyDeleteI do not think this information can be seen as valid considering that the study was only used with 3 children. Not all down's syndrome cases are alike. Even with normal children, there are differences in progression as far as language skills. The fact that each of these cases resulted with the child having the typical language skills 12 months after the normal child does not seem correct. The fact is, not all children are alike, normal or those with down's syndrome.
ReplyDeleteThe information regarding this study should have been closely examined. If you are planning on doing a scientific study, you have to get more people involved when gaining new information for an experiment. This is especially evident when it comes to the medical
ReplyDeletefield because there are quite a few ailments and diseases that we still do not undestand.
I don't think that this study gave the reader enough information. I think there should have been more studies than just the 3 that were done. Everyone is different and I don't think we should generalize people with this or any other disease based on only 3 cases of others with the disease.
ReplyDeleteThe sample of the population studied was too widely examined. The author should have broadened his claims to make the experiment effective.
ReplyDeleteThe article sample was too vast in quantity and not centralized enough. They seem to be doing alot of generalizing and stereotyping, which means facts are less credible. More research and studies should be done on the topic
ReplyDeleteI don't thin that three cases was enough to do information on . There are some things that could have been done to get a better outcome .
ReplyDeleteThe idea that grammar is intrinsically connected to brain function is very important. There are deseases out there that can enhance your brain functioning and cause you to develope in a different way than other children. Although down syndrome is a very sad offset, it is important to realize that it only slows interpretation, and does not inhibit it.
ReplyDeleteKids with down syndrom will never be able to catch up with the population. I know from experience.
ReplyDeleteThe findings of this study shows the possible capacity of children with down syndrome. The study concludes that children with down syndrome are about twelve months behind in acquiring their first ten words. After that initial acquisition, it is believed that they can possibly begin to comprehend at the same rate as regular children. However, I think the results of this study should be taken with a grain of salt due to the small sample size. The number of participants aren't enough to believe that the findings can be applied to the population of children with the disease. the study also appears to contain many generalizations and stereotypes.
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I think this is important information, but we would benefit more from this information if more than three cases were studied. I believe that it is important that this study to be brought to our attention though. It may take longer for children to grasp the concepts of grammar who have Down Syndrome, but that just means that their teachers and parents need to work harder to help them be on the same level as their peers.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to find out children with Down Syndrome learn almost like normal children. Its believed that normal children can comprehend just like any other child. Even though they might need a early start. Also the article has some stereotypes it was overall good.
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