Down Syndrome Articles
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Down Syndrome: What to Expect - You may just have been told your unborn child possibly has Down Syndrome or perhaps your newborn son or daughter has just been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. You have a million questions and are overwhelmed by the medical complications your child is currently facing or may be facing in the future.
Down Syndrome Truths vs Myths - Myth: Children with Down syndrome are born only to older parents. The risk of having a child with Down syndrome go up in mothers over the age of 35 however 80% of all mothers who give birth to a Down syndrome baby are under the age of 35.
Down Syndrome Resources List - Knowledge is the single most important tool a person can have when they are dealing with any type of challenge. There are many resources available that can guide and inform regarding the topic of Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome Motor Skills and Athletics - Since the majority of children with Down syndrome are born with heart defects and problems, they are automatically at a disadvantage when it comes to athletics and exercise. Many of them are medically contraindicated from any kind of physical activities.
Down Syndrome Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Question: Is Down syndrome inherited? Down syndrome is not inherited in the sense that one parent is a carrier and passes it on to their child. It is caused from an excess of genetic material from the 21st chromosome.
Down Syndrome and the Health Problems That Accompany It - Other health problems that accompany Down syndrome include thyroid disorders, kidney disorders, vision and hearing impairments, a propensity towards ear infections and pneumonia, and a greater tendency of developing leukemia later in life. Development in children with Down syndrome occurs at a much slower pace than children without it.
Down Syndrome and Sources of Uncertainty for Families - The initial diagnosis of Down syndrome is typically unexpected and a great source of fear and confusion for the parents. Regardless of whether the parent finds out during pregnancy or after the baby is born, they have to take the time to grieve the loss of the dreams they had for their baby as they come to understand that life will be different.
Disability for Down Syndrome Children and Adults - Along with the income and resources of the child, the income and resources of the parents or caregivers are investigated as well. If the child is in medical facility where health insurance pays the cost, the payments from SSI are limited.
Development Never Stops Even Through Adulthood - In years past, it was assumed that Down syndrome was a degenerative disorder. It was thought that there would be a slowing of the learning process and then eventually the loss of all previously acquired skills.
Causes Risk Factors Treatments and Prevention of Down Syndrome - Trisomy 21 causes more than 90% of all cases of Down syndrome and begins in the early stages of cell division between the sperm and the egg cells. In the case of Trisomy 21, the child has three copies of chromosome 21 in all of his or her cells rather than the usually two copies – one from the mother and one from the father.
Caring For an Infant with Down Syndrome - There are obvious physical signs of Down syndrome that are present at birth. These include folds at the inner corners of the eyes, a flat nose bridge, ears that are small or appear to be lower on the head than normal, curved little or “pinky” fingers on the hands and a gap between the big toes and the second toes on the feet.
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