Χρωμόσωμα 18: Από τη γνωμάτευση στην οργάνωση της Καθημερινότητας και του Σχολείου και στην κοινωνική ένταξη

Abstract

In the present article we introduce the findings of our research regarding the clinical state of a child diagnosed with tetrasomy 18p, a rare chromosomal abnormality, resulting from an additional iso-chromosome composed of two copies of the short arm. The clinical features of the child include brain function-imaging, accompanying symptoms, co-morbidity and the degree up to which the individual can provide for himself.

Following that, characteristics regarding the child’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social development are analyzed and illustrated.  The study was materialized by considering bibliographic references, relevant research, living conditions and the completion of developmental stages in accordance with the child’s clinical and developmental condition. The child’s daily routine at home and at school as well as his social development and social integration is defined based on his development, the prevailing socio-economic conditions and in direct relation to his domestic and social surroundings.

Past research that looks into various social environments and at different age groups is mentioned and compared with the case of the particular child diagnosed with tetrasomy 18p.