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Old February 18th, 2013 #6
MikeTodd
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I am a behavior specialist who works with developmentally disabled adults. We are trained to physically intervene with aggressive clients by using SCIP-R (Strategies for Crisis Intervention - Revised) interventions. We are trained to do no physical interventions on people with downs syndrome. There are special precautions for individuals with Down’s Syndrome. Relating to their particular physiognomy there are a potential risks when using SCIP–R interventions. Persons with this congenital disability typically have broad, flat faces and noses and short necks with smaller oral cavities, yet larger tongues. This may result in a compromised air exchange, interfere with oxygen intake, and enhance the possibility of asphyxia, if such individuals are held face down. Respiratory difficulties can be further accentuated if the person is agitated and struggling. Another known abnormal feature of Down’s Syndrome is the increased potential for dislocation of the first cervical vertebrae, which is near the respiratory control center. Excessive pressure applied to the region of neck could result in the dislocation of the vertebrae and inhibit breathing. http://itsacademictutoring.com/index.php/more-info...
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