Reflection of chromosome 5 documentary

Last week we saw a documentary based on a not very common syndrome called 'cri du chat' because the crying seems to a meow of a cat. Andrea is the main character of this story, she was a premature child and she had problems since her birth. She didn’t talk a lot, she had a strange crying, she couldn't express herself very well, she didn't sit down correctly and she had slanted features. After some months, doctors detected she the syndrome cri du chat caused by the lack of a part of chromosome 5. It was a very hard new for her parents, they weren't prepare to face with this situation. They fight everyday to give the best to their daughter, helping her to improve and learn new things. Andrea didn't go to a normal school everyday, she went three days to a special one. Although her syndrome, she had many friends that understand and accept her. They learned some signs and symbols to communicate with her and they didn't think she was special. Andrea had a sister, Billie, at the beginning she didn’t understand very well Andrea's behavior but then they played together and understand each other.

Any parent is prepared to have a child with a syndrome or disease but they have to accept it and fight to give their children the best. A disease not only affects to the involved person but also to the people around him or her. Many parents in this situation are afraid about what could happen if their children go to a normal schools because the other students may not understand and may make fun of them. Andrea was lucky because she didn't suffer bullying but in the documentary appear some children who suffered it. In bullying situations teachers have an important role to teach students to respect each other (no discriminate anyone) and make them aware that we are all equal.

Another important aspect is to make inclusive schools were any children regardless their disability can go, because is very important to them the interaction and cooperation with others. There should be teachers prepared to face these situations, able to teach and help this type of students. They have to be integrate so that they don't feel excluded and they become part of the school community. Finally I want to say that we should learn from each other because the differences make the world more exciting.