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Down Syndrome
What a difference an extra chromosome can make. Here we explore the misconceptions -- as well as the ups and downs -- of Down Syndrome, a congenital genetic disorder that is caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome. The affected person is mildly to moderately handicapped, short in stature, and has a flattened facial profile.
693 Questions
How much will a Down syndrome adult receive in social security disability income?
I am wanting to know how much money a down Syndrome child can receive in disability a month? And can both parents drawl the money if he is shared back in forth every other week?
What are the pros and cons of giving up your Down syndrome baby for adoption?
WikiAnswers contributors share their thoughts on this sensitive topic:
- Although the pain, suffering, and regret of giving up a child are DEFINITELY cons, if the baby has not yet been born, then you don't know if the baby really had down syndrome. Many people I've been in contact with were supposed to be "mentally challenged," but turned out to be just as mentally sharp as the rest of us.
- Being the religion I am, I honestly think this is very wrong to even think about giving up your child, just because of his/her mental disability. If you are struggling financially, this may be a smart idea, because you would want your child to live a happy life. So, that would be a pro, but a con, like mentioned above, is the regret you'd feel just because you gave your baby up. No matter what the condition, I believe it to be very, very wrong for you to give a child away because of a struggle you may face ahead. These "different people" are not aliens. They are normal people with a soul and heart. If you help and support, they can lead a very fulfilling and normal life. Please take this to heart and think VERY carefully, because once you give the child up, you won't get him/her back.
- - Losing the love of your child, who would love and adore you more honestly and openly than any "normal" child.
- Not learning to accept a person, no matter their faults.
- Not learning the true meaning of parenting; doing the best you can for each of your children so they can reach their full potential.
- Forever regretting your decision.
- In the real world, keeping a Down's syndrome child would be a heavy burden unless you have a lot of money like Sarah Palin. If you are in the US, the social services system has been so limited by political ideologues that you can't expect much help from the government. Do you have a close family that can help with this child? Would you be able to work if you had to? Are you a single mom? All of these things have to be considered in the real world. The religious are more worried about a fetus than caring and spending money on underprivileged children that are already living amongst us, so take their advice with a grain of salt. (As evidenced by their strong support of Republican political views)
How does Down syndrome affect a child's learning?
It affects a person physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. They often have delayed development which means that they develop slower than other people. The delayed development normally affects physially and intellectually. They are affected emotionally because they have anger problems although they also are gentle and kind. They are affected social because there speech doesn't develop as fast as other children which means that they can socialize with other people which are the same age as them - this often affects them when they are young.
Young people die for some of the same reasons that older, or middle-aged people die. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include predation, malnutrition, accidents resulting in terminal injury, and disease. Human beings of all ages are susceptible to all of these, thus young people are certainly able to die.
Would a male with Down syndrome and a male without Down syndrome have a child with Down syndrome?
== == * I did some research and learned that men with Down syndrome are usually sterile. Most women can get pregnant and have children. Since there is a high risk of Down syndrome in the baby (35%-50%), many times the pregnancy would end in a miscarriage. But many Down syndrome people have had children.
* Technically yes, but it's unlikely. Fertility is greatly reduced in both males and females with Down syndrome, although there have been a few cases of males fathering children and females bearing them.
* Actually, there has only been 1 case of a male fathering a child. A women with Down syndrome can have children, but there is a 50% chance that the baby will be born with Down syndrome.
What effect does Down syndrome have on the chromosomes?
Down syndrome is usually caused by a condition known as Trisomy 21, which means that a person has three copies of Chromosome 21, rather than the usual two copies. An extra chromosome is added. The normal amount is 46, but people with Down syndrome have 47.
Occasionally, the condition is a result of part of Chromosome 21 becoming fused to the end of another chromosome.
More info on Chromosome 21
While Chromosome 21 isn't the shortest chromosome, it is the one that contains the fewest genes (other than the Y chromosome). This is because genes on Chromosome 22 are more closely spaced, and thus the chromosome contains more genes, despite its smaller size.
Is down syndrome a single gene disorder?
People with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21 in every cell. Down syndrome most often occurs when chromosomes fail to separate properly during meiosis, when sex cells form.
Hope this helps!!
Which stage of meiosis causes Down syndrome?
Mistakes in meiosis may cause Down syndrome. The error happens when the chromosomes segregate into the gametes. The egg or sperm may have too many or too few chromosomes. Down syndrome has an extra chromosome in the 21st pair.
Does Brittany from glee have down syndrome?
There are two characters in Glee with down syndrome; Jean, Sue Slyvester's sister and Becky, a member of the Cheerios cheerleading squad. Brittany does not have down syndrome, she's just extremely dumb(as in she doesn't know how to open a computer).
Which syndrome cause a baby's tongue to hang out of its mouth?
You are talking about Down syndrome. Because of the weak muscle tone of a child with Down syndrome, it appears as if the tongue is too large for the mouth.
No, it's MUCH higher than that. That would be the chance for a 35 to 40 year old woman.
What is Father Gill's syndrome?
Father Gill's syndrome should not be confused with Mother Gill's syndrome a closely related illness. Father Gill's Syndrome stems from a severe neurological disorder that ultimately causes an unexpected and extremely painful death. Symptoms include:
Nervousness while taking tests
Feeling cold from time to time
Craving chocolate
Numbness in fingers or eyes
Hairy moles
Green feces
Change in odor or flavor of breath
Excessive gas
Hair loss or wrinkles
If you exhibit any or all of these symptoms, do not consult a doctor - you do not have time to waste. Live your life while you can.
What is the best way to improve articulation in a 5-year-old child with Down syndrome?
I would suggest that you make an appointment with a speech therapist. Your physician may be able to recommend one. Alternatively if you look up the Speech Pathology national association for your country, there are listings available there. Articulation can be difficult to treat in children with Down syndrome, given the nature of their oral structures and the muscle tone in their face. However, improvements can most definitely be made! In the meantime, learning (and teaching your child) a few signs may assist you and your child in understanding each other. Using pictures and gestures may also help. A speech therapist can assist and support you with all of these.
Can a child of siblings be identified by syndromes or characteristics?
In a very rare case, perhaps yes. But the identifying factors would have to be so clear as to be obvious to just about everyone. And may not be developed suffficently before the age of 25 or so. This is necessarily a vague answer, however, since it's unclear what you mean by "syndromes or characteristics."
What is Aksu-Stockhausen syndrome?
i believe this is to do with a victim bonding with their perpetraitor whom may be holding them captive.
seen in an episode of NCIS. a lady fell in love with a person whom kepther captive in a bomb shelter. She was ready to killherself when she found out her kidnapper had died.
wierd stuff.
ob1
I believe you're thinking of Stockholm Syndrome ob1.
What would trisomy 21 look like in a karyotype?
The trisomy 21 in a karyotype would look like extra chromosome 21
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How does a person get red man syndrome?
this is because you get very nervous and dont know what to doo :p
What factors make some behaviors more difficult to extinguish than others?
Focusing, hyper active, down syndrome all them factors make it hard and difficult to act like a regular person.
