Down Syndrome by Peyton Briglia

What is down syndrome?

peytonnbriglia — 2024-04-21 19:08:32 UTC

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.

Nation Down Syndrome Society

peytonnbriglia — 2024-04-21 19:14:46 UTC

This website is a great resource to gain information about down syndrome about relationships, therapies, post high schools, vision, and many more.

Mayo Clinic

peytonnbriglia — 2024-04-21 19:20:59 UTC

Down Syndrome has many different symptoms that are physical, as well as intellectual and developmental. Down Syndrome also includes the risk of 50% having a heart defect. There are 3 types of Down Syndrome, Trisomy 21, Mosaic Down syndrome, and Translocation Down syndrome. Today the live expectancy is up to 60 years.

CDC

peytonnbriglia — 2024-04-21 19:27:59 UTC

During a pregnancy a women could find out if there is a genetic problem with her child with an ultrasound and finding fluid around the neck of the child. If a doctor finds that then the next step is to get a Chorionic villus sampling, Amniocentesis, Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling. Those are all test that can find out if the child has down syndrome. Down Syndrome is a lifelong condition, but there are many different ways to help families and the child with living solutions.

Cleveland Clinic

peytonnbriglia — 2024-04-21 19:40:14 UTC

" An estimated 6,000 babies are born with the condition in the U.S. every year, which equals about 1 in every 700 babies. There are about 200,000 people in the U.S. diagnosed with Down syndrome." Some behaviors of down syndrome include Stubbornness and tantrums, Obsessive or compulsive behaviors, Difficulty paying attention. Their care team consist of Primary care providers, Therapist of (medical specialists, speech, physical, occupational, behavioral).