Down SyndromeBy Brittni Gravouia

What is Down What is Down Syndrome?Syndrome?

Genetic

Chromosomal Condition

All races

All economic levels

Physical TraitsPhysical Traits

DiagnosisDiagnosis

Prenatally Screen testing Diagnostic testing

At Birth Physical traits Karyotype

Prenatally or at birth

Preferred LanguagePreferred Language People first language

e.g.: “a child with Down Syndrome” rather than “a Down Syndrome child”

“have” Down Syndrome, not “suffer” or “afflicted by” it

Down Syndrome, rather than “Downs”

Condition or syndrome NOT A DISEASE

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