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Some of the conditions that occur more often among children with Down syndrome include: heart defects, vision problems and hearing loss.
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What are some suggestions for the parents of a Down syndrome child?
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What are some links to see photos of famous people with Down syndrome?
Corky from "Life Goes On."See Related Links.
Is it true to state that female only are responsible for down syndrome?
no and waverer some kids have down syndrome
Do some people with epilepsy also have autism?
No. Someone with Down's syndrome could also happen to have epilepsy, but if they do it isn't always to do with the fact that they have Down's Syndrome. Some people with Down's Syndrome will have or develop Epilepsy, but there is no guarantee that because someone has Down's Syndrome that they will also have Epilepsy.
Do you need a caregiver when you have down syndrome?
People with high functioning down syndrome can in some cases lead completely independent lives.
Can a down syndrome person get pregnant?
Yes, some can.
What are some syndromes a baby can be born with?
Down Syndrome, Autism, Treacher Collins syndrome, PKU, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, etc.
What type of Down syndrome is 'Mosaic'?
its where some cells are "down syndrome" cells and some are "typical" cells. meaning some cells have three sets of the 21st chromosome and some have the normal 2 sets.
What are some organizations that can help a family cope with a child's down syndrome?
National Down Syndrome Society is one of the organizations that help spread awareness and seek cure for Down syndrome. Research Down Syndrome www.researchds.org is a 501c3 non-profit foundation that supports Down syndrome cognitive research at leading universities with the goal of developing biomedical therapies to treat the cognitive impairment of people with all ages with Down syndrome.
What is the lookout for a person with Down's syndrome?
The average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome is 50 in 2013. However, many individuals with Down syndrome live into their 60s and 70s. Some do well on their own and others need help.
Can down syndrome be treated?
No, Down syndrome is permanent.
What are alternative names for Down syndrome?
== == * Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21. In years gone by, it was also known as Mongolism, although that term is no longer used. * It has also been called "Up syndrome" by some people, because children with Down syndrome tend to be happy a lot.
