The Biological and Environmental Causes of Developmental Disabilities

Facilitators:

Balanquit, Janua Growee

Orsua, Mark Kendrick

Pura, Venice Nageli

INTRODUCTION:

 Warm greeting and context establishment.

 Clarification of the discussion's objective: Delving into the intricate

connection between human reproduction and developmental

disabilities.

 Presentation of the facilitators.

BODY:

Roundtable Segment 1: Basic Concepts of Human Reproduction

 Facilitators share their insights on key concepts in human

reproduction.

 Discusses the implications of understanding the process of human

reproduction for various fields.

 Encourages the audience to ask questions, share their insights and

ask for clarifications.

Roundtable Segment 2: Biological Sources of Developmental Disabilities

  Facilitators explore the biological factors contributing to

developmental disabilities.

 Share examples and case studies.

 Encourage audience engagement with questions and personal

experiences.

Roundtable Segment 3: Course of Prenatal Development

 Facilitators delve into stages of prenatal development and their

significance

 Provide statement on what can go wrong during prenatal development

stages that causes disabilities

 Invite the audience to give examples of another biological causes of

developmental disabilities

Roundtable Segment 4: Newborn Screening

 Facilitators discuss the importance of newborn screening in

healthcare.

 Share success stories and challenges related to newborn screening

programs.

 Engage the audience in a conversation about the ethical aspects of

screening.

Roundtable Segment 5: Principles of Normal Development in Infancy and

Early Childhood

 Facilitators explore how problems during pregnancy lead to deviation

from developmental milestones during infancy.

  Share examples of developmental milestones.

 Invite the audience to share their thoughts and questions.

Roundtable Segment 6: Human Genome Project

 Facilitators discuss the aims of the Human Genome Project.

 State the significance of Human Genome Project in preventing

developmental disabilities.

 Encourage audience participation in discussing future directions in

genomics.

CONCLUSION:

 Recap of the discussion's highlights.

 Acknowledgment and appreciation for the audience.

 Call to action: Continue exploring and advancing knowledge in these

fields for the betterment of individuals with developmental disabilities.