University of Jordan - Faculty of Nursing
Child and adolescent Health Nursing
Autism spectrum disorders -A - Total 5 marks
Std. Names: 1) ______________________2) _________________3) ___________________
In this assignment, you are required to: First, refer to the following references about Autism, and then answer the questions that follow. You will need to refer to all resources in order to answer the questions. All assignments should be printed
1Watch : Facts about Autism –visit this page to watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbXjW-cX9kQ
2Read : Text book – Chapter 19, Pages: 590
Please watch Autism video only carefully then answer the questions follow, some questions can be answered directly from the video; other questions can to refer to the textbook to answer them:
Questions Mark
1.
What is the definition of Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)? 1
2.
Mention 3 etiologic factors for ASD. 1.5
3.
What are the three major symptoms areas that characterize ASD? 1.5
4.
Give at 2 examples of behaviors that you have observed in each area from the video.
5.
Mention 2 nursing intervention for a child with ASD
3
2
6.
List one institution (Name, City) that support children with ASD in Jordan?
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University of Jordan - Faculty of Nursing
Child and adolescent Health Nursing
Down syndrome Assignment -B - Total 5 marks
Std. Names: 1) ______________________2) _________________3) ___________________
In this assignment, you are required to: First, refer to the following references about Down syndrome, and then answer the questions that follow. You will need to refer to all resources in order to answer the questions. All assignments should be printed.
1Read : Jordanian Times Article: http://jordantimes.com/down-syndrome-sufferers-injordan-number-1000----ministry
2Watch : Facts about Down syndrome-video - available at the faculty website or visit this page : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDjnNDRP_2o
3Read : Text book – Chapter 19, Pages: 567
Questions Mark
1.
What is the difference between Down syndrome when it's caused by an extra chromosome 21 and that is caused by translocation of chromosome 15, 21, or
22?
2.
List six physical characteristics of Down syndrome in children
3.
How Many Jordanians are living with Down syndrome?
1
3
1
4.
List four facts mentioned in the video about Down syndrome.
5.
Omar is a newborn with Down syndrome and you were to conduct the news to his parents. What guidelines a nurse should ensure in order to support the family at time of diagnosis. List four.
6.
List at least one institution (Name, City) that support children with Down syndrome in Jordan?
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2
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