Neurological Disorders
By: Jaycee Bradley
Down's Syndrome
Down’s syndrome, also called Trisomy 21, is a condition in which extra genetic material delays development within a child. In down’s syndrome, a baby receives an extra chromosome on chromosome 21. There is no cure for down’s syndrome. Medication and treatment are available.
Down's Syndrome
Kids will tend to have a flat facial profile, an upward slant to the eyes, small ears, and a protruding tongue.
Tremors
The majority of tremors occur in the hands.
Hypotonia
Hypotonia causes a baby to appear floppy or like a rag doll because there is no clear definition of the muscles.
Tremors
Next, a tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic muscle movement. Tremors is a Neurological disease because certain areas of the brain control movement. Commonly, tremors are made less severe through treatment of drugs and therapy.
Hypotonia
Hypotonia means decreased muscle tone, and causes the muscles to feel soft and doughy. Hypotonia causes a baby to appear floppy or like a rag doll because there is no clear definition of the muscles. Therapy is available to develop muscle strength and speech.