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Who are we?
Genetics, Heredity and Environment
Genetics
We inherit genes or genetic instructions from our parents. We inherit 23 pairs of chromosomes (46 in all). Of each pair we inherit one from our mother and one from our fathers. One pair of chromosomes is contained in 1 human cell. The gene or heredity instruction is contained in the chromosomes. The combinations of our parent’s genes make up our distinct genetic code and pre-dispose us to their mental and physical characteristics, such as our size, shape structure, color, sex, and mental and physical abilities.
Pre - disposed
You ‘re just like your daddy. The apples don’t fall from the tree. A male child may grow up in a single family home. He may have had none or little association with his father. He may even dislike his father because he left them and because of the way he treated them. As he grows up he may look and walk just like him etc. Gradually he starts exhibiting behavior just like his father. He may begin to place blame on others for his mistakes. He may have trouble writing or reading in school. He may even begin to display the very behavior that he dislikes about his father and not see it. Wow, the power of genetics…
Environmental – Social
Social atmosphere: There have been studies performed with children who inherited shy personality traits. Through the encouragement of the child being around more children, it has been founded that the child has become more out going as a result, thus changing some of the shy tendencies.
Environmental - Medical
Then there have been cases where a mother can have a close to perfect pregnancy and then for some strange reason may need surgery. The testing, medications and stress are introducing environmental changes that may alter the natural genetic development of her child during her pregnancy, thus causing a special need.
Environmental - Stress
Wow she’s a strong and stable person. She has three kids. She is doing such a good job with them. At home behind closed doors she may scream and holler. “I can’t take it anymore.” She may even tell her children that I am going to take you out of your misery. She probably told her mate or a friend that the kids were getting to her. Then she has her new baby. Wow, she’s not looking as good as she use to. She doesn’t talk as much anymore. Her behavior is slightly changing. One day something tragic has happen to her kids. The warning signs were there, but no one took them seriously. She may known and felt that she was slipping away but she couldn't stop it. She may have slipped away into mental illness because her stress level went way above what she could handle or she could of be pre-disposed genetically.
These are just to name a few examples that most can relate too…
Ain't nothing wrong with my child!
Ain’t nothing wrong with my child! Special needs are just in your mind. Was it a way to create an inferiority complex within the races? He’ll grow out it. Don’t label my child! It will give him a negative stigma or reputation.
Poem from
"Uplifting the pain" Collection
I Can’t See
I can’t see
Through your silliness and immaturity
Why you’re always falling and knocking things over
I can’t see
Why you’re unable to get along with others
Why you’re always into something
Why you don’t listen to me
I Can’t see
Why you can’t talk right
Why you can’t be still
Why you have a problem holding a pen, or
Why you cant write right
Why you cant read
I cant see why your having problems in school
I Can’t See
Why they say you have special needs
I Can’t See
I can’t see your special needs because it hurts to see me…
Copyright 6/2004
I had to asked myself like so many others...
How many times will my child get left back? How many times will my child get suspended? How many times will my child get put out of class? How long will my child fail,
because we do not want, will not face, or accept they may required special needs or private services.
Nothing personal…
Remember: Genetics, pre-disposed, heredity and environment.
Progress Steps:
Uncover, Understand and Uplift
Acknowledge, Acceptance, Embracing, Education and saying
I have a child(ren) with special needs!
Just Assist, Assist and Assist with Your Child's Success...