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Published on Nov 18, 2015

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down syndrome

 
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Down Syndrome was first identified by Doctor Jerome Lejeune back in 1959.

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Down Syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.

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The chances of giving birth to a child with Down Syndrome increases with maternal age.

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Down Syndrome is not related to race, nationality, religion or social-economics status.

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Down Syndrome is one of the most common causes of human birth defects. Down Syndrome symptoms vary from person to person and can range from mild to severe.

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The life expectancy for people with Down Syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades from age 25 in 1983 to 56 today.

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There is a wide variation in mental abilities, behaviors and physical development in individuals with Down Syndrome.

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Children with Down Syndrome may also have delayed mental and social development including:
Impulsive behavior
Poor judgement
Short attention span
Slow learning

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Children with Down Syndrome can have many different medical conditions including:
Birth Defects involving the heart, Eye, Hearing and Hip problems, Sleep apnea, and Dementia

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Each individual has his/her own unique personalities, capabilities and talents. Not all people with Down Syndrome are the same.

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There are 3 types of Down Syndrome.

1. Translocation
2. Nondisjunction
3. Mosaicism

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Flat nasal bridge, upturned nose, thin upper lip , large eyes

Translocation
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TRANSLOCATION cHARACTERISTIC

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nondisjunction

Slanted eyes, Broad face, flat area on the back of head
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mOSAICISM

FLATTENED NOSE, SMALL EARS, SMALL MOUTH, UPWARD SLANTING EYES
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How Does Down Syndrome affect education?

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Down syndrome is the most common of learning disabilities in children. Children with Down Syndrome often have trouble remembering things.

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What impact does Down Syndrome have on families?

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Having a child with special needs affects the whole family. The parents, siblings and care givers need to work together to support,solve problems and help with treatment and therapy.

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Everything is slower with a child with Down Syndrome which means less time for others in the family. Its important to have a balance in life and make time for others especially the marriage

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