Down Syndrome
By: Lilly Alas
21st Gene
the two genes in the red rectangle are the genes that down syndrome occurs in.
"Trisomy 21 - Google Search." Trisomy 21 - Google Search. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.
Symptoms
- Development: delayed development, learning disability, short stature, speech delay in a child
- Cognitive: intellectual disability or a difficulty thinking and understanding
- Mouth: abnormally large tongue or displacement of the tongue
- Eyes: lazy eyes or spots
"Missing Children - World Down Syndrome Day." Timmeries Blog. 21 Mar. 2012. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.
Complications
- heart defects
- leukemia
- infectious diseases
- dementia
- sleep apnea
- obesity
- distinct facial appearance
- risk of thyroid disease
Inheritance- How would your child get it?
Carriers Detected
- the mothers age, if your 35 or older the risk rockets
- if you have had previous pregnancy's with trisomy 21 the risk of your next child with down syndrome raises. the chance of having another child with the condition is 1-in-100.
"Doctor's Diary: There Is No 'best’ Time for Women to Have Children." The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.
Treatment
- Physical Exercise
- Glasses
- Adenoidectomy
- Support Groups
- Medical Diagnosis
Organazations
"Global Down Syndrome Foundation." Global Down Syndrome Foundation. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.
"National Down Syndrome Society - The National Advocate for People with Down Syndrome Since 1979." National Down Syndrome Society - The National Advocate for People with Down Syndrome Since 1979. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.
"Home - Down Syndrome Association." Home - Down Syndrome Association. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.
Current Research Over Down Syndrome
Interesting Facts About Down Sydrome
- 1. Down syndrome is usually identified at birth by the presence of certain physical traits: low muscle tone, a single deep crease across the palm of the hand, a slightly flattened facial profile and an upward slant to the eyes. Because these features may be present in babies without Down syndrome, a chromosomal analysis called a karyotype is done to confirm the diagnosis.
- 2. People with Down syndrome have an increased risk for certain medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems. Many of these conditions are now treatable, so most people with Down syndrome can still lead healthy lives.
- 3. People with Down syndrome have feelings just like anyone else. They experience the full range of emotions. They respond to positive expressions of friendship and are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behavior.
Citations
"What Is Down Syndrome?" - National Down Syndrome Society. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.
"Myths & Truths." - National Down Syndrome Society. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.
"Down Syndrome." Complications. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.
"Down Syndrome Risk: Mother's Age, Family History, and More." WebMD. WebMD. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.
"Down Syndrome - Birth Defect Fact Sheet." Birth Defect Research for Children. 27 Mar. 2014. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.