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A genetic disorder that is caused by an extra copy made of chromosome 21.

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Physical:
-flat face
-small head
-short neck
-short height
excessive flexibility

Developmental:
-short attention span (can't stay focused for long periods of time)
-slow learning
-slow speech development
(takes longer to understand language & speaking)

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Downs syndrome can not be prevented because it is a genetic disease. Down's syndrome is often not inherited but occurs randomly.

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There is not a cure for this disorder, but there are ways to help the people who have it.

Some methods are:
-speech therapy
-support group
-occupational therapy
-physical therapy
-physical exercise
-special education

People with downs syndrome are often still capable of doing many things that normal people can do.

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www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/down-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355983.

www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/down/conditioninfo/symptoms.

https://www.ndss.org/about-down-syndrome/down-syndrome/