What Is It
Is Down Syndrome genetic?
Yes, Down syndrome is a genetic condition, but it's not typically inherited from parents in most cases. Parents do not have any way of stopping it from happening.
Normal babies inherit genetic information from its parents in the form on _____ chromosomes.
46 chromosomes.
How has down syndrome presented itself in terms of motor functions?
Down Syndrome babies tend to process things slower than normal.
Can having Down Syndrome make some things easier or harder to do?
Easier. Many kids with Down Syndrome are super flexible, and have a great way of reading your emotions.
People with Down Syndrome usually have ______.
Weaker Muscles.
What chromosome is Down Syndrome present in?
The 21st Chromosome.
Can parents choose whether or not their baby can have Down Syndrome?
No, it just sometimes happens.
Does Down Syndrome affect one gender over the other?
No, it occurs equally in both boys and girls.
Down Syndrome kids can easily understand what you are saying, but their ____ sometimes makes it hard for us to understand them.
Speech.
Kids with Down Syndrome can also have hearing difficulties because of _______.
Their Small Ear Canals.
What is Down Syndrome also known as?
Trisomy 21
Have Doctors and Experts found a reason for the Down Syndrome effect?
No, they are not really sure what causes it. It just happens randomly.
Are people with Down Syndrome just like everyone else?
Yes. They can grow up to go to college, get married, work, and live fun and happy lives.
What enables Down Syndrome children to develop their full potential and lead productive and happy lives?
It has been proven that family and community support coupled with good educational programs enable Down syndrome children to develop their full potential and lead productive and happy lives.
What percentage of mothers abort their babies with Down Syndrome?
About 90%.
How many live births does it affect?
It affects 1 in every 733 births.
How many chromosomes does a baby with Down Syndrome have in each cell?
47 chromosomes.
Down Syndrome babies can do activites just like normal humans, but it takes them a little bit _________.
Longer.
Can Down Syndrome be diagnosed prenatally?
Yes.
Kids with Down Syndrome have a hard time with ______.
Basic Number skills.
Is Down Syndrome considered a condition or a disease?
Is Down Syndrome a temporary condition?
No, they are born with it and will have it their whole lives.
Low.
What is one way for teachers who are teaching students with Down Syndrome improve their envoirnment?
Teachers can minimize distractions, and build their self-esteem.
What are children with Down Syndrome at the risk of?
They are at the risk of developing pulmonary hypertension.