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Down syndrome is the most common genetic cause of learning disabilities in children. People with Down syndrome often have trouble remembering things they have learned and have no motivation to remember things that has no physical meaning to them. Down syndrome causes mild to severe mental retardation. Mental retardation is recognized as impaired learning, social, and vocational ability. This means that cognitive development is stunted. Children with Down syndrome often have to learn in special Ed classes, as normal classes may not be meeting the child's learning needs. Although individuals with Down syndrome can graduate high school, most will only have the IQ of an 8 year old. Another common problem with cognitive development for children with Down syndrome is the ability to generalize - to apply what they have learned in one a situation to another situation. Children with Down syndrome often have to be taught one thing multiply times. Short attention spans have been noted in children with Down syndrome.
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What race does Down syndrome affect?
Down Syndrome affects all races. Down Syndrome does not affect all races evenly its affects Mexicans more than any one else. Hispanics have larger numbers of live births suffering from Down Syndrome because they do not terminate their DS pregnancies, like other races do.
Does down syndrome affect any organs?
It Could Do.
How did down syndrome affect stephane ginnsz?
it didn't.....she just had a slower time processing things...all down syndrome people do...
What type of condition is Down Syndrome?
Down Syndrome is a chromosomal condition. The characteristics are intellectual disability and birth defects (including heart, digestive, etc.). The disease may cause some medical risks.
What condition results when a child is born with an extra chromosome on the third pair?
Down syndrome
What are some options on futures for people with down syndrome?
Future for people with down syndrome refers to a program that provides support for those people with intellectual incapacity to assist their progress from secondary school to post school.
Where does Down syndrome affect the most?
It is found in all places the same.
What two factors might contribute to intellectual disability?
Two factors that might contribute to intellectual disability are genetic conditions and environmental influences. Genetic conditions, such as Down syndrome or Fragile X syndrome, can affect cognitive development. Additionally, environmental factors, including prenatal exposure to toxins, malnutrition during pregnancy, or lack of early childhood education, can hinder cognitive functioning and development.
The genetic disorder characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation is known as?
Down syndrome is the genetic disorder characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation. It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. Symptoms of Down syndrome can vary widely, but intellectual disability is a common characteristic.
Is it politically correct to call someone 'Down syndrome'?
It is acceptable to say that someone has Down Syndrome, although it may not be necessary to say it since the syndrome does have a characteristic affect on facial features which can be observed.
Can you provide a description of Down syndrome and its characteristics?
Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is associated with physical features like slanted eyes, low muscle tone, and a flat facial profile. People with Down syndrome may also have intellectual disabilities and developmental delays.
Down syndrome involves trisomy?
Yes, Down syndrome is typically caused by trisomy 21, which means there is an extra copy of chromosome 21. This condition can lead to developmental delays, intellectual disability, and certain physical characteristics.
