Down Syndrome by nate https://padlet.com/nathanael_tanis/nate-ds A genetic disease that causes unpreventable mental and physical problems en-us 2013-04-25 12:11:42 UTC 2023-03-03 12:22:34 UTC hello@padlet.com How Does it Occur nathanael_tanis https://padlet.com/nathanael_tanis/nate-ds/wish/9322234 Extra genetic material that causes delays

in the way a child develops. Normally, the

child gets an extra chromosome 21, for a

total of 47 chromosomes.

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- Stunted growth

- Various physical deformities

- General anxiety

- Repetitive/obsessive-compulsive behaviors

- Sleep related difficulties

- Depression

- Autism spectrum conditions

- Neuropsychological problems

]]> 2013-04-25 12:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nathanael_tanis/nate-ds/wish/9322391 Does it effect a person's lifespan anthony_maderas https://padlet.com/nathanael_tanis/nate-ds/wish/9322403 Many people with down syndrome usually end up having a shorter lifespan than the average individual. Individuals with down syndrome have an average lifespan of 55 years but this can vary depending on the severity of the disorder.

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