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How were people with Down's Syndrome treated by the ancient Maya?
when we were down in uxmal Mexico in January, a local there told us that down synrome people were highly regarded by the mayans. It is said that they would put special, elect people to watch over them.
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
Is down syndrome a single gene disorder?
People with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21 in every cell. Down syndrome most often occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis, when sex cells form. Hope this helps!!
What are the physical and the mental and the behavioral abnormalities in someone who has Down syndrome?
There are no mental or behavioral abnormalities, but people who have Down's Syndrome have rounded shoulders, a thicker skull, and a spongy tongue which causes speech impediment.
How many chromosomes does a person with Down Syndrome have?
Down Syndrome is when you have a trisomy of chromosome number 21. So that means they have 47 chromosomes. An older name for Down Syndrome is Mongolism. That was considered a racist term because it made fun of the features of people from Mongolia. Its use was dropped in 1965 after a delegate from Mongolia asked that the name be dropped as a medical term.
Can a girl with down syndrome have a boyfriend?
Yes, a girl with Down syndrome can have a boyfriend, and many do. People with Down syndrome have the same relationship needs as people without Down syndrome.
Is it more advisable for a child with Down syndrome to attend a mainstream school or to attend a school for special-needs kids?
It depends on the severity of Down syndrome. Consult with a Down syndrome specialist.
Why do people call Down Syndrome Down's?
Down syndrome is the correct term. People who are using "Downs" are speaking incorrectly. Down syndrome used to be called Down's syndrome, but since John Langdon Down did not have nor "invent" this chromosomal abnormality, the correct name is Down syndrome. Countries such as the UK, still use the term Down's syndrome, but shortening it to Down's is not using people first language, therefore, it is incorrect.
Is it legal for people with down syndrome to marry?
No! If someone has Down syndrome, he or she was born with it. It happens when the fetus develops an extra chromosome.
Can down syndrome people get depressed?
Yes, people with Downs Syndrome can get depressed.
Why is it that people with down syndrome always stare at food?
people with down syndrome are often riddled with vision impairments...
How many people in Connecticut have Down Syndrome?
Sierra Kyla and Justin have down syndrome
Why can't you have a driver's license if you have down syndrome?
People with Down Syndrome CAN have a driver's license. Many people who live with Down Syndrome have a driver's license, and are perfectly fine drivers. Down Syndrome is not a disease, and people do not "suffer" from Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome does not prevent anybody from safely driving, going to college, owning a house, being married, having children, operating a business, or anything else.
How many people in Louisiana have Down syndrome?
Nationally, there are currently approximately 400,000 people with Down syndrome. Unfortunately, though, there is no breakdown on numbers for each state of those with Down syndrome.
How a general computer become special computer?
It gets down syndrome.
Does matty b's sister have special needs?
yes she has down syndrome
Are people with Down syndrome sterile?
50% of females with Down syndrome are able to conceive children, while males with Down syndrome are usually sterile.
