Down Syndrome

... very controversial but people should be aware of. People who have been affected with being disabled face society in cruel way. The world does not see that people diagnosed with Down syndrome or other disabilities live with every day and get treated differently. Whether those diagnosed with the illness dealt with discrimination, bullying, been judged or have been misunderstood have been looked ... should be comforting and understanding that those who have disabilities and families whom have to deal with every day. One well known disability that gets discriminated against are people with D...

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... the individual, the extra chromosome changes the body and brain's normal development and causes mental and physical problems (www.britannica.com). There are many physical problems associated with Down syndrome. Some of the most common include birth defects of the heart, stomach problems, hearing problems, eye problems, thyroid problems, skeletal problems, dementia, cognitive impairments, small intestine ... a decision to make between terminating the pregnancy and carrying their child to term. Research has shown multiple factors to help influence a woman's decision making process followin...

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... Trisomy 21 are very similar to the characteristics found in the babies with translocation Trisomy 21. When a baby is diagnosed with having Mosaicism Trisomy he/she may have fewer traditional Down syndrome characteristics. Mosaicism Trisomy 21 occurs when " a faulty cell division occurs in one of the earliest cell divisions after fertilization." (Stray-Gundersen 12). Mosaicism leads to fewer characteristics ... we are experiencing each of these stages, in order to prepare ourselves for an independent life. Development is one of the most detailed portions that anyone will encounter. Babies ...

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... not do the same thing to every person who has it. Both reasons may be why there is such variation in children and adults with Down syndrome. RELATIONSHIP OF DOWN SYNDROME INCIDENCE TO MOTHERS' AGE Mothers Age Incidence of Down Syndrome Under 30 Less than 1 in 1,000 30 1 in 900 35 1 in 400 36 1 in 300 37 1 in 230 38 1 in 180 39 1 in 135 40 ... , environmental enrichment, and assistance to the families will result in progress that is usually not achieved by those infants who have not had such educational and stimulating experiences. Children with Down syndrome, like all children, can benef...

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... treatments, the diagnosis in newborns and some myths, questions, and the truth behind Down syndrome. John Langdon Down was the first to give an accurate description of people with Down syndrome. In 1866 Down was recognized as the "father" of this syndrome. In 1959 Jerome Lejeune said Down syndrome was chromosomal anomaly. People with Down syndrome have 47 in the cells instead of 46 chromosomes in each cell. This is ... what set the disorder apart from other individuals. It was later found that complete 21st chromosome results in the characteristics in Down syndrome. Since the early sign...

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... emotions. These can include shock, feelings of disbelief, feelings of sorrow, guilt and feelings of embarrassment. In the past, most babies who had Down syndrome were put into an institution. Today the trend is to keep the child at home and have the child became a functioning member of society. ... Having a handicapped child can cause great stress. There is also a problem of explaining the condition to the other siblings. Down syndrome should not be explained to the other siblings as an illness. They should be told the child has a handicap. Parents should also be careful ... 8. They hav...

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... including impaired learning, social, and vocational ability. It is a disorder in which a person's overall intellectual functioning is well below average, with an IQ of 70 or less. Down Syndrome has a universalized definition found correspondingly in almost all sources: A congenital disorder, caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome (also called trisomy 21), in which the affected ... keep their child in the regular classroom as much as possible. This helps increase social acceptance and peer buddies, while significantly decreasing being singled out. Unfortunately, for students ...

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... this occurs in the second or third cell division, only some of the cells contain the extra chromosome. The percentage of cells affected differs from child to child. Individuals with Down syndrome may be identified by numerous physical attributes which may or may not present themselves in any one individual. Some characteristics are the almond shaped eyes, Brushfield spots on the irises ... have a full complement of emotions and attitudes, are creative and imaginative in play, and grow up to live independent lives with varying degrees of support and accommodations needed. Children with D...

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... 1:12 40 - 1:109 So as you can see from this chart the older a woman get the higher her chances are of having a baby with Down Syndrome. Health Problems An accurate diagnosis of Down Syndrome is made at birth based on the presence of physical features and then it is confirmed by genetic karyotyping. A diagnosis can be missed if too much reliance ... atmosphere. 6. Use attractive, meaningful, familiar materials. 7. Encourage social rewards and becoming buddies with peers. 8. Allow adequate time for children to respond. In adolescence, school gives a child with Down Syndrome the foundation ...

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