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...
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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.
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...
People with Down syndrome typically have problems with hearing and vision – many times since birth. Cataracts are a concern for people with Down syndrome and have a tendency to form earlier in life. Hearing aids are also a necessity for many people as they get older but are needed earlier in a person with Down syndrome. Of course, the parents of the Down’s person generally make sure that their child gets routine hearing and vision check ups well into adulthood but for those who are in group home situations it is not as common of a practice.
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...
Constipation is another problem that can signify a bigger problem but tends to be overlooked in the Down syndrome population. Due to a lack of muscle tone, most people with Down syndrome do suffer from chronic constipation. As a person ages they are more likely to develop an under active thyroid. This condition is extremely common in adults with Down syndrome. While the first and major symptom is chronic and painful constipation and the general public goes to have it check out by their doctor, people with Down syndrome are used to it and their families typically dismiss it as well.
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...
It is a virtually unknown fact that people with Down syndrome have a basal metabolic rate that is extremely slower than the general public. The average person with Down syndrome burns 200 to 300 calories a day less than their non-Down’s counterparts. Many people know that people with Down syndrome have a tendency to be overweight or even obese but it is not a well-known fact that it can be controlled. It is important for the caregivers of the person with Down syndrome to change their caloric intake and exercise habits. Even doctors have a tendency to look at people with Down syndrome and just think that their propensity to weight gain is normal and nothing can be done about it.
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.
While people with Down syndrome do tend to get better regular medical care, they have a tendency to be overlooked when it comes to medical maintenance. The issues that the general population gets assistance with are also necessary for Down syndrome patients.
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...
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