WorksheetsDown Syndrome Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
True
False
What are the 3 types of Down Syndrome?
Trisomy 21 (Nondisjunction)
Myotonic
Translocation
Mosaicism
The most common type of Down Syndrome is....
Trisomy 21 (Nondisjunction)
Mosaicism
Translocation
Which is NOT an example of a fine motor skill?
Using Scissors
Clapping Hands
Running
Brushing Teeth
Which TWO of the following are physical characteristics of individuals with Down Syndrome?
Flattened Nasal Bridge
High Muscle Tone
Almond Shaped Eyes that Slant Upward
Large Hands with Long Fingers
Down Syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States.
True
False
Which is NOT a common challenge for students with Down Syndrome?
Limited Attention Span
Expressive Communication
Verbal Memory
General Disinterest in Learning
Down Syndrome occurs in about 1 in every ____ babies.
250
500
700
1300
A child with Down Syndrome typically meet developmental milestones at the same time as their peers.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a teaching strategy to utilize when working with students with Down Syndrome?
Speak using long detailed sentences
Setting Goals
Repetition
Patience
Providing information visually
Students with Down Syndrome typically have strong social skills; therefore, pairing them with a Non-DS classmate can be a great strategy to help them learn.
True
False
Poll - Which piece of assistive technology do you think will be most helpful as a future teacher for students with Down Syndrome?
Sticky Keys
Microsoft Website
Pencil Grip
Trackball
