Intelligence Issues Regarding Down Syndrome - Language is the most common lag that is seen in children with Down syndrome. Like all children, Down’s children have both good and bad days.
Issues of Sexuality Marriage and Family in Down Syndrome
Intervention for Down Syndrome - It is extremely important that intervention be started immediately upon the diagnosis of Down Syndrome. Intervention can take the form of early intervention...
Living Alone With Down Syndrome - Many children with Down syndrome grow up wanting to have families of their own and to be married. While many Down syndrome people do get married, they...
Dating is a normal part of adolescent social development and should be encouraged among the Down syndrome population. They should be prepared for and taught the social behaviors of dating. There have been incidences of Down syndrome couples marrying but the successful ones live among the support of their families or other support systems.
Locating Books and other Support Tools - There are many times in life when it may be necessary to find out all you can about Down Syndrome. Some of these times may be when you are doing a report...
Contraception is typically a major concern among the family members of Down syndrome people in a relationship. Oral contraceptives are the most widely used birth control among the female Down’s population because with methods such as the barrier methods most of the Down’s women need supervision using such products. Other popular methods are the Depo Provera injection and the Norplant implant. They are better than the birth control pill in that there is no daily commitment. However, there are more side effects related to irregular bleeding and cycles that cause these methods to be discontinued. Women with Down syndrome as a general rule are fertile and have regular cycles the same way everyone else does. Men with Down syndrome however, are basically infertile. There are only two documented cases of men with Down’s fathering children. However, slight the chance of impregnation, it is still important for the woman to use contraception unless the families believe the couple is capable of raising a child. It is important to note that 50% of all conceptions to a Down syndrome woman will result in an infant with Down syndrome or other mental retardation issues or deformities.
Treatment for Down Syndrome Individuals - There is no treatment that will cure or reverse the affects of the genetic condition known as Down Syndrome. There are treatments for the complications...
Along with the concern of pregnancy is the issue of sexually transmitted diseases. Since condoms are the only prevention of STD’s and barrier methods of protection are not feasible for Down syndrome people, more and more people are contracting various diseases. Even though they have mental disabilities, it is important to make certain that people with Down syndrome have adequate instruction on sexuality, dating, marriage, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. These individuals have the ability and the right to develop relationships in this manner and can be successful with guidance from parents and caretakers
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