Genetics & Chromosomes
Down syndrome happens when a person has an extra copy of this chromosome.
21st Chromosome
This actor with Down syndrome starred in The Peanut Butter Falcon with Shia LaBeouf.
Zack Gottsagen
About half of babies with Down syndrome are born with a problem in this organ, which pumps blood through the body.
The heart
Every year on March 21st, people wear these fun, colorful accessories to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.
People wear mismatched socks to celebrate Down Syndrome awareness
True or False: People with Down syndrome can go to school, have jobs, and live independently with the right support.
True
Most people have two copies of each chromosome, but people with Down syndrome have three copies of chromosome 21. This is called what?
Trisomy
This young woman with Down syndrome became a fashion model and walked the runway at New York Fashion Week.
Madeline Stuart
Double Jeopardy: True or False people with down syndrome have an increased chance of getting, heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems.
True
This big event, organized by the National Down Syndrome Society, brings people together to support and celebrate individuals with Down syndrome.
The Buddy Walk is to celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome
A way schools support students with Down syndrome.
Special education classes
This scientific mistake happens when chromosomes don’t separate correctly, leading to Down syndrome.
Nondisjunction
This entrepreneur with Down syndrome started her own cookie company called Collettey’s Cookies.
Collette Divitto
Is there a treatment for Down syndrome?
No
The official awareness colors for Down syndrome are these two bright shades.
Yellow and Blue are the colors of Down syndrome awareness.
This type of therapy helps improve speech and communication skills.
Speech therapy
A rare type of Down syndrome can be passed down in families when part of chromosome 21 attaches to another chromosome
Double Jeopardy: Translocation Down syndrome
This former cheerleader had made history in the NFL as the first person with Down syndrome to cheer for a team.
Mikayla Holmgren
People with Down syndrome have a higher chance of getting this memory disease as they get older.
Alzheimer
This group whose name includes the number 21 works worldwide to support people with Down syndrome
Down Syndrome International
People with Down syndrome can have jobs. Name one type of job they might do.
Waiters, office workers, Store workers, artists, or actors
True or False: Down Syndrome is passed down genetically.
False
Who is the Spanish actor who received the Concha de Plata Award at the 2009 San Sebastián.
Pablo Pineda
True or False: Does smoking affect Down Syndrome chance?
False
There are 4 different national Down syndrome awareness organizations what is 1 of them?
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
Many people with Down syndrome use this to help them communicate if they have trouble speaking.
Sign language or technology.