Cornelia de lange syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects many parts of the body. The features of this disorder vary widely among affected individuals and range from relatively mild to severe.
Cornelia de Lange syndrome is characterised by slow growth before and after birth, intellectual disability that is usually severe to profound, skeletal abnormalities involving the arms and hands, and distinctive facial features. The facial differences include arched eyebrows that often grow together in the middle, long eyelashes; low-set ears; small, widely spaced teeth; and a small, upturned nose. Many affected individuals also have behaviour problems similar to autism, a developmental condition that affects communication and social interaction. (Cornelia De Lange, 2012)
During my first placement I had a young girl with this syndrome and as it wasn't very common i became very interested in it, so here are some videos to give you a better understanding on what it is.
Cornelia de Lange. (2012, May). Retrieved May 2012, from Genetics home reference:
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/cornelia-de-lange-syndrome
This video is a brief look into what Cornelia de Lange is and how it affects a person. As Cornelia de Lange syndrome is not very common, i thought this would be helpful in allowing people to get a better understanding into what it is
This clip is about a young girl who is talking on behalf of his brother who has Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, they are trying to do what they can to give him the best life they can. Many children with CDLS experience the same things.
"If your happy and you know it touch your head" this is a clip trying to get the young boy to communicate through song and sign language. As most people with CDLS are non verbal, finding other ways to communicate is very important.
This clip is a mother speaking about her son, what he can acomplish and what problems he will have throughout life. She explains what life is like with a child with Cornelia de Lange.
This clip is making people aware of what Cornelia de Lange Syndrome is through a range of pictures and subtitles to give us a greater understanding.
Youtube.com(2011). Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation. Retrived 3rd May 2012 from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqNwwm7uVAA
Youtube.com(2009). Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, Retrived 3rd May 2012 from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eveml6tWv_0&feature=related
Youtube.com(2009). If You're Happy and You Know It. Retrived 1st May 2012 from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBQjTvKjQ30
Youtube.com(2011). Meet Dominic- "You Can Help Change a Life". Retrived 1st May 2012 from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5kj4kZZalk
Youtube.com(2008). Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awarness. Retrived 12th May 2012 from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGfdT8Z7YPE
hi ruby! these videos are so interesting. i have never heard of people with this syndrome before. what other syndromes did you come across while you were on placement?
ReplyDeleteHi Lily yes this syndrome is not very common as you would have heard in the video. Most of the other syndromes were common such as autism and down syndrome, that is why i wanted to spread the word on one of the not so common syndromes. Thank you for watching
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