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A Downs Syndrome diagnosis is confirmed with a genetic test, which looks for the extra chromosome (Downs chromosome) that is present.
Autistic diagnostic tests such as the CARS, CHAT, ADOS, as well as the Bayleys Scale and Monte Griffiths assesment can be carried out by a psychiatrist (because they rely on observation and parental imput in some parts) but I would recommend seeing a developmental paediatrician because they primarily deal with childrens developmental issues, plus they can along with occupational therapists look for other indicators of autism plus look at whether your child has another developmental problem other than Downs syndrome or autism.
They may also test your child's blood for things like lead levels (to rule out lead poisoning) haemogobin levels, and look at if your child may have Fragile X syndrome, or urine testing for metabolic problems or do an EEG to look for indications your child may have had seizures or something else that may have led to regression in your child's development, plus they may get several different tests like hearing tests to rule out deafness or something else that it could be so I would personally recommend a developmental paediatrician because they may take a more wholistic approach and are experts in the field. I hope this has helped you know what to look for. Good luck.
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∙ 15y agoDown syndrome is most commonly diagnosed by a geneticist. They will take a sample of DNA and view it on a micro-array or other similar methods. Ultimately they look for a third copy of chromosome 21. Every human has 2 copies of all (non sex) chromosomes and having a third or trisomy of chromosome 21 is confirmation of Down syndrome.
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∙ 13y agoDown's syndrome is a genetic defect. It can be detected when a child is still in the womb with a test or after the baby is born. Either the gynecologist or the pediatrician would be the doctors who would test and discover this.
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∙ 13y agoYou are born with it, and it is a birth defect. Down Syndrome is caused by the addition of one chromosome, in the 21st chromosome.
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∙ 13y agoAmniocentesis, given during the second trimester of pregnancy, is used to detect/diagnose chromosomal disorders including Down's Syndrome.
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∙ 14y agoNeurologist
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∙ 11y agoa karyotype
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Does duodenal atresia always mean Down syndrome?
No, there is a 30-40% chance of Down Syndrome when duodenal atresia is diagnosed.
What is the diagnosis for Down syndrome?
It cannot be diagnosed, since it is in no way possible to contract.
What can be diagnosed by examining a karyotype of an individuals white blood cells?
Down Syndrome
How many people have down syndrome in Mexico?
2009 statistics show over 131,199 people in Mexico were diagnosed with down syndrome, or 3.73 cases per 10,000 births.
What age does down syndrome start to occur?
Down syndrome is something you are born with; it is not something that will suddenly "appear."
Can down syndrome be diagnosed before birth?
It is actually extremely common for a baby to be screened for down syndrome while in the womb. While it is not always correct in its conclusion, a parent is told the possibility that their child may have down syndrom.
How is Brown-Sequard syndrome diagnosed?
Brown-Sequard syndrome is diagnosed based on the patient's medical history and a physical examination
Can Down syndrome be diagnosed before the child is born?
In certain cases, yes. Amniocentesis is the method commonly used to find out.
What is an example of established risk?
Being diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome, versus growing up in poverty or an abusive home.
Has anybody been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome but later found out they have Asperger's Syndrome?
Yes. There are people who have both Tourette's syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome. Depending on the severity of each, sometimes Tourette's syndrome will be diagnosed before Asperger's Syndrome. Both conditions have echolalia as a possible symptom, so if it is diagnosed as an element of Tourette's syndrome, it might not be considered as a symptom of another condition, which could delay diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome. However, Asperger's Syndrome is diagnosed based on a number of symptoms, so a diagnosis of Tourette's syndrome would probably mask only a mild case of Asperger's Syndrome. Before Asperger's Syndrome became a recognized condition, it was diagnosed as other conditions. It is possible that one of those misdiagnoses could have been Tourette's syndrome.
Why my baby is good except one of thing he can't sit alone at the age of ten mos. He is playful and loves to eat but still was diagnosed with Down syndrome. why?
Down Syndrome is a genetic syndrome, it has nothing to do with degrees of playfulness or his love of eating. That being said, Down Syndrome has a range of severity and there are a number of support websites if you just google for it.
What syndrome does Jeremy twitch stenberg have?
Tourette's syndrome, which he was diagnosed with at the age of five
