Down Syndrome Articles
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What Is Down Syndrome? - A French physician Jerome Lejeune discovered in 1959 that people who have the characteristics of Down Syndrome as described by John Langdon Down, all had one thing in common. They all had in common the fact that instead of the normal 46 chromosomes they had and extra chromosome or an extra partial chromosome.
Toilet Training the Child with Down Syndrome - The major factor in successful toilet training is the use of a schedule. It is important to watch the child’s voiding habits for 2 or 3 days to get an idea of how many times a day he or she urinates and defecates.
The Physical Aspects of Down Syndrome - A baby born with Down syndrome is diagnosed based on physical examination. Typical characteristics are low muscle tone and loose joints, a flat facial profile and an upward slant to the eyes.
The Genetics behind Down Syndrome - Chromosomal abnormalities can occur in one of two ways. A mutation may be inherited from one of the individual’s parents.
The Face of Down Syndrome Physical Characteristics - If a child has 6 to 10 of the physical traits, the doctor can tentatively diagnose Down syndrome with some degree of certainty. The eyes of a baby with Down syndrome are slanted upward and outward with a fold of skin on the inner side of the eye.
Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome - Recently, the ability to understand was proven. The children with Down syndrome were shown flashcards with word on them that they had never seen such as sleep and shut.
Speech and Language Treatments in Children with Down Syndrome - Down syndrome children typically have problems in both speech and language. Speech is the ability to pronounce words clearly, where language is the ability to put words together and to communicate effectively.
Signs Symptoms Screening and Diagnosis of Down Syndrome - Children with Down syndrome have a very distinct facial appearance. Their faces are unusually flattened with deep-set features.
Resources for Parents Raising Down Syndrome Children - The internet is a wealth of information and can be extremely helpful for parents who are initially navigating the maze of information regarding Down syndrome. There are many informational websites but it is difficult to know if the information on any given site is correct.
Puberty and Down Syndrome - During puberty, hygiene is extremely important for all young people. However, it is harder for the young people with Down syndrome to master the all of the details of washing, using deodorant, taking care of their hair, and taking care of their skin.
Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics for Down Syndrome - Maternal serum screening is the process of checking the mother’s blood for a combination of specific markers. The first of these markers is alpha-fetoprotein, which is made in the part of the womb, called the yolk sac and is also made in the liver of the fetus.
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