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Jeans for Genes
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Make a Feelings Character
This activity looks at how to identify and draw facial expressions which are related to feelings. By exploring Treacher Collins Syndrome, a genetic disorder which affects the face, children can discuss how someone’s facial characteristics might affect their ability to communicate. They then draw or model a character, which they can use to show how they feel without speaking.
The video referred to in the activity is Ashley’s Story, in which Ashley talks about how he tackles the daily challenges that Treacher Collins Syndrome presents and the bullying that he has experienced as a result.
This resource was produced by Genetic Disorders UK, which provides schools with a host of free resources for increasing awareness and understanding of genetic disorders.
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