down syndrome fun facts
How common is down syndrome
Very common
Down syndrome is a ___________________.
genetic disorder
Is there treatment for Down syndrome?
Yes
What age group does down syndrome occur in?
Babies/newborns
When you have down syndrome you have many different facial features than others some including=
Flatter face, almond shaped eyes, and short neck
Is treatment for people with Down syndrome always the same?
Down syndrome runs through ________
Families
Down syndrome is also called _________
trisomy 21
When someone has Down syndrome and is in school what type of treatment can the school offer?
Different classes, learning courses, and a different pace of doing things.
Down syndrome was found
2,500 years ago
What is trisomy 21?
Trisomy 21 is when you have an extra chromosome 21 attached to another chromosome 21.
What are some of the treatment types?
Physical therapy, medical management, etc.
down syndrome was named after _________.
John Langdon Down
What part of the body does Down syndrome generally affect?
The body and brain.