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Down syn·drome

ˈdoun ˌsindrōm/

noun

1. a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, causing intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities including short stature and a broad facial profile. It arises from a defect involving chromosome 21, usually an extra copy (trisomy-21).

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- Between 1983 and 2003, Almost 93% of children born with Down syndrome survived to one year old. In the same time period, about 88% of babies born with Down syndrome survived to 20 years of age.
- About half of all babies born with Down syndrome are also born with a heart defect as well.
- The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome increased between 1960 and 2007. In 1960, people with Down syndrome lived to be about ten years of age. In 2007, People with Down syndrome lived to be about forty-seven years old.
- About 6,000 infants are born with Down syndrome, which is about 1 in every 700 babies born annually.
- Older mother's are more likely to have a baby born with Down Syndrome than younger mother's.

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What Age will you start seeing signs or Symptoms ? 

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What Age will you start seeing signs or Symptoms ? 

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You will be able to tell if a baby has down syndrome in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy. It is not something you or anyone else needs to be sorry for. There are 3 types of screening tests that are available that tell you if your baby might be at risk of having Down syndrome. As a newborn you will be able to see that they have flat facial features and almond shaped eyes.

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There is no standard treatment for down syndrome. The treatments are based on what the individual can and cannot do. People with down syndrome can receive treatments in their home and in their own community. Most People with down syndrome have a learning disability. There is many therapy's and organizations that can help them for example, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy,Occupational therapy, and lastly Emotional and behavioral therapies.

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Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused when an error in cell division results in an extra 21st chromosome. The Older the mother is the more likely it is to happen. It is not an illness but a term that describes the features resulting from this change. Every cell in the body contains genes that are grouped along chromosomes in the cell's nucleus. There are normally 46 chromosomes in each cell, 23 inherited from the mother and 23 from the father. When some or all of a person's cells have an extra full, or partial, copy of chromosome 21, the result is Down syndrome.

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Characteristics of people with Down Syndrome 

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Characteristics of people with Down Syndrome 

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A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, short height, an upward slant to the eyes, and a single deep crease across the center of the palm – although each individual with Down syndrome is a unique individual and may possess these characteristics to different degrees.

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Down syndrome isn't normally passed down from a family member. it is simply a chromosome disorder that happens between the mother and father. Each chromosome is made up of DNA, which contains genetic instructions for the development of all the structures and functions in the body. Every chromosome contains thousands of genes. Our development is controlled by our genes, so that if a person has either too much or too little chromosomal material this can have a significant effect on their development.

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Some other disorders that are linked to down syndrome is Heart defects, Vision problems, Hearing loss, Infections, Blood disorders, Hypotonia (Poor muscle tone), Sleep disorders, and Dental problems. The most common disorder linked with down syndrome heart defects, almost half born with down syndrome have a heart disorder.

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In 1886, in britain a physician that went by the name of John Langdon Down. This is where the name of now comes from. He described the Syndrome as "Mongolism".  The term Down syndrome didn’t become the accepted and popular term until the early 1970's.  It wasn't figured out until 1959 that people that have down syndrome just have an extra chromosome. During the early 1900's children with Down syndrome were put into institutions just after birth. The families of these individuals were convinced by medical professionals that these babies were less than human and their needs would be too hard to take care of. These children were locked away from society. Soon later The National Association For Down Syndrome was founded- The earliest organizations that help down syndrome individuals and their families. The organization became something in 1960. This organization was "Parent Driven" from the start. In the mid 80's they stopped using the name "Mongolism" and started calling the syndrome down syndrome. During the 1990's and early in the 2000's, people with Down syndrome were graduating from High School or from special education organization's with little to no job skills and with very few options after graduation. NADS or the National Association for Down Syndrome had an office at the Adult Down Syndrome Center, where they could develop work experience.

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What These Beautiful People Can Do & Help With 

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What These Beautiful People Can Do & Help With 

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People that have down syndrome can do amazing things and have a wide range of talents. Every person with Down syndrome is a unique individual just like any other person. People with Down Syndrome have begun attending regular public schools, getting into the workforce, having a significant  other or marrying, and living on their own. The life expectancy for people with Down Syndrome has also increased significantly in recent years. Many of the people with Down Syndrome go to college and even volunteer. They are perfectly able to advocate for themselves! I've seen even models and athletes  with down syndrome.

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Is it just one gender or race that it affects?

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Is it just one gender or race that it affects?

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No, It affects all gender's and races. Although it is more common among men than in women. Black Infant's born with Down Syndrome are less likely to survive past the infant stage, the reasons are unknown.

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What is the lifespan of people with this syndrome?

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What is the lifespan of people with this syndrome?

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The average lifespan for people with down syndrome is well into sixty years of age. This is a big step for these people because back in 1983 the average lifespan was only about twenty-five years of age.

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The doctor's can diagnose a baby with down syndrome two ways. Prenatally or at birth. Prenatal screens only test the  chance of the baby having down syndrome. Diagnostic tests can provide a for sure diagnosis with almost 100% accuracy. Most Screenings provide a blood test and an ultrasound. At birth the doctor's always see the physical traits first. If the baby has low muscle tone, a single deep crease across the palm of the hand, a slightly flat facial profile and an upward slant to the eyes they may have down syndrome. They also do a chromosomal analysis called a karyotype is done to confirm if the baby has down syndrome. The doctor draws a blood sample from the baby and examine the karyotype.

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Problems With Society Regarding Down Syndrome

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Problems With Society Regarding Down Syndrome

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Individuals with Down syndrome may have difficulty at first with finding a job because people in society may think that they are not able to be a functioning member of society. That being said, that is rarely the case. They can have job's and even live on their own. The United States is finding and making organizations that these people feel accepted in, for example, School activities, the work force, the health care system, and social recreational activities. Individuals with down's syndrome should always be referred  to as people first. Avoid name calling like "That child has Down's". Keep in mind that this is a syndrome not a disease. They cannot help it. These people are human too and should be treated with respect just like any of your friends or Family.

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Cheryl and Dave Kremer gave birth to their son named Ted thirty years ago.  Ted was born with Down syndrome, and unfortunately, the doctors told them that he wouldn’t have a normal life.  They explained further that Ted may never walk or talk.  With that being said Cheryl and Dave were determined to prove that theory wrong, so they took him home and raised him to be a strong, independent, respectful and intelligent young man.  Through a crazy turn of events, he captured the hearts of Cincinnati Reds fans and continues to inspire almost everyone who has the pleasure of meeting him.

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