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Children born with Down syndrome grow at a _______ pace.
Slower
A nucleus contains 23 pairs of chromosomes
True
Trisomy
When a person has one or more extra copies of a chromosome.
What is Down syndrome?
chromosomal disorder caused when an error in cell division results in an extra 21st chromosome
Name a physical development of Down Syndrome related to the ears
ears are small, rounded and set low in the head.
Children born with Down syndrome are _____ learners.
Visual
Children with Down syndrome have better visual motor skills
True
Translocation
the extra chromosome 21 is incorrectly joined with another chromosome
What is the DNA made of?
1. Sugar (deoxyribose)
2. Phosphate
Name a Physical Development related to the neck.
may be extra skin around the back of the neck
At home, it is best to establish a _______.
Routine
Produce words faster than other children
False
Monosomy
A missing chromosome.
Name 3 prenatal tests that may determine Down syndrome.
CVS, Ultrasound and Blood test
Name an internal abnormality.
heart and gastrointestinal defect
At two-years-old, the most common word heard from these infants is "____"?
Why?
Children born with Down Syndrome share similiarities with other children
True
Chromosome
carries genetic information in the form of genes.
What age are women more likely to give birth to a baby with Down syndrome?
40 and above
Name a long term health problem.
Heart disease, Thyroid and intestinal problems.
At three-years-old, a child born with Down syndrome will become a ______
Conversationalist.
A three-year old child can produce up to 500 intelligible words
False
Define Fine and Gross Motor Skills and give examples for each.
Fine: small muscle movements (holding pencil, zip clothing and brush teeth.
Motor: large muscle movements ( walking, skipping or swimming)
Give a brief explanation on how Amniocentesis is performed?
A syringe (needle) is used to withdraw fluid from the amniotic sac
Name a few cognitive delays.
thinking skills including learning, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and remembering