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Jeans for Genes
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Ashley's Story
This video features eleven year old Ashley, who has Treacher Collins syndrome. This means he was born without a jaw, cheekbones and ears. Ashley talks about how he tackles the daily challenges that his symptoms present and the bullying that he has experienced as a result. His mother describes what Treacher Collins’ Syndrome is and what information she was given when Ashley was born.
The teacher’s notes provide an explanation of genetic disorders, faulty genes, recessive and dominant genes and x-linked disorders. The worksheet All About Ashley could be used to assess learning after watching the film.
The video, produced by Genetic disorders UK, is supported by the following resources which enable the film to be used at different points in the curriculum:
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