Well, define normal. The truth is, it depends on the individual. Mental retardation is common in Down syndrome, but the degree varies greatly. Some people with Down Syndrome are able to live independently, work in the community, even go to university. Others are not as capable and require more assistance. The important thing is to remember that a person with Down Syndrome has strengths and weaknesses just like anyone else. Early interventions, educational programs, and family support can help to identify and augment those strengths giving the child the best chance to fulfill his potential and live a happy full life.
It could be possible to live a normal life if you have Down Syndrome if you get alot of support from family, friends, anyone close to you really
it is better to have up syndrome People with Down Syndrome have the ability to live normal and happy lives, however, I would not go so far as to say that it is good to have Down Syndrome. It is a genetic abnormality and given the choice, it would be better not to have it.
people with ushers syndrome will have a normal life expectancy
That would mean that the mother is the one with Down syndrome, since men with Down syndrome are sterile. There is a 50% chance that the child will have Down syndrome and 50% chance that child will be born without.
No. Parents of Down Syndrome typically are normal genetically and there is no test for parents to determine the possibility of a Down Syndrome offspring. There are no known external factors that are known to contribute to Down Syndrome. It is possible to test for Down Syndrome in the fetus.
no because since they both have down syndrome, they will have 100 percent that they will have a down syndrome baby
Yes. Along with the Down they often have other physical problems such as enlarged hearts and immune problems, so they often die of something other than Down syndrome directly. Many die in their teen or early adult years.
Usually they live with their supportive family.
They live normal, long, healthy lives. The syndrome has been in my family for generations, and many live 85 years ore longer.
In 1910, a baby born with Down syndrome often didn't live to age 10. Today, someone with Down syndrome can expect to live to age 60 and beyond, depending on the severity of health problems.
not sure
That depends. Men with Down syndrome have been shown to be sterile, while women with Down syndrome are capable of carrying a child, with 50% likelihood that the child will be born with Down syndrome.