Disease Project by Elizabeth White https://padlet.com/2054164/jghnc5nvw97n Down's Syndrome en-us 2019-04-03 17:28:01 UTC 2025-10-30 03:20:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Down's Syndrome 2054164 https://padlet.com/2054164/jghnc5nvw97n/wish/348202550 A genetic disorder that is caused by an extra copy made of chromosome 21.

]]> 2019-04-03 17:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/2054164/jghnc5nvw97n/wish/348202550 Signs & Symptoms 2054164 https://padlet.com/2054164/jghnc5nvw97n/wish/348206601 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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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.

]]> 2019-04-03 18:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/2054164/jghnc5nvw97n/wish/348216437 Resources 2054164 https://padlet.com/2054164/jghnc5nvw97n/wish/348220419 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/

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