Kira Colon, Lucy Jung

Period 3

Down Syndrome occurs when there is a extra copy of 21 chromosomes.

Neither dominant or recessive, it is called trisomy 21 because the affected person has three number 21 chromosomes.

Before fertilization, occasionally a part of chromosome 21 breaks off during cell division

Down syndrome symptoms depend on person to person, it has a wide range from mild to severe.

Doctors can usually recognize a baby born with down syndrome• Head may be small

but abnormally shaped

• Flattened nose• Small ears and

mouth• Slow learning

Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic disorders.

It occurs to about 1 in 800 (about 3,400) babies a year in the US.

Over 5.8 million people have Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is evenly distributed with all races

Males were slightly more common than females: • Male- 74%• Female- 66%

Average life span of someone with Down Syndrome is 55-60 years

There is no specific treatment:

• heart defects may require surgery

• getting active is important, before beginning sports activities, the child's neck and hips should be examined

No cure is available because it is a problem with the chromosomes, however early intervention can help many people with down syndrome live healthy lives well into adulthood

If you have this disease, regular checkups, medications, surgery, and counseling are necessary.

Researchers found almost all families love and value their child with Down Syndrome.

Emotionally: families do experience extra demands and stress but they find the resources to cope positively

Financially: surgeries, medications, and therapy are usually high expenses

Tip1. Treat children

with Down syndrome like their siblings

2. A strong home base will give the child the background to cope with anything

It is very common than expected They know whether they are loved or

rejected by their parents, so they mostly react to love and security.

People with Down Syndrome are genetically just like us ; except they have an extra chromosome

They need surgeries, medications, and therapy to help deal with their condition

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