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No, all kids with Down syndrome don't look alike. Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the way individuals look, talk and think.

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Can family history of kids with down syndrome increase the risk to have a kid with down syndrome?

yes. if that is true, then that means that down syndrome is genetic in yourfamily. try researching it up. look it up on google. i highly reccomend wikepedia.the more you know, the more able you will be to understand these poor kids.allison386Calling them "poor kids" is offensive. Down syndrome is a relatively common, and random, genetic variation--unless it is of the translocation type, which is a lot less common and is heritable.


Why do little people have normal torsos though they have short limbs?

Because it is a deformity in one of the types of cells in your body. just like down syndrome is a deformity of an X chromosone (chromosone 21). that's why every baby that has down syndrome, regardless of the race, look alike


Why do many people with Down syndrome look somewhat alike?

Because Down Syndrome causes certain physical changes that we notice more than the person underneath. Down children all resemble each other because of the effects of the disorder, but they do not all look the same.


Are there any companies that sell look alike dolls?

There are many companies that sell look-alike dolls for little kids and adults. One of the primary stores is AmericanGirl, which specializes in making unique look-alike dolls that should fit your niece's look.


Where can you see pictures of animals with Down syndrome?

Look in the mirror.


What do parents do to make there twins look alike?

Identical twins are conceived by the embryo splitting into two in the early stages of pregnancy, not by anything the parents' did/do. Parents can make their kids look similar by dressing them alike.


Does guy Sebastian have any kids?

yah he does have 1 which is REECE MASTIN dont thay look alike


How does science play a role in the detection of down syndrome?

Science allows us to actually look at our chromosomes. If we see a third copy of chromosome number 21, we know that a person has down syndrome.


What type of picture would a biologist look at to determine whether a fetus has Down syndrome?

a Karyotype


What are facts about Down Syndrome?

Hi there, Down syndrome is a condition that happens when a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. This can affect how they grow, learn, and look. People with Down syndrome often have certain facial features, may learn more slowly, and can have some health issues. It happens in about 1 out of every 700 babies.


Was Dani Harmer in Spy Kids?

No Carmen was Played by another celebrity called Alex Vega they look very much alike


Do retarded kids look normal?

If the reason for the retardation is Down's Syndrome, the children have slanted eyes, flat faces, and small ears. Others that became mentally retarded because their brain was deprived of oxygen at birth have no features that show they are different.