DOWN SYNDROME
The chromosomal disorder Down syndrome is caused by the presence of part or all of a 21st chromosome. Characterized by a combination of minor and major changes in structure Down syndrome is concerned with impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth, as well as a particular set of facial characteristics.
Down syndrome can be identified before birth, by using amniocentesis during pregnancy. A small percentage of suffers have been found to have a severe to profound mental disability, with the incidence of Down syndrome estimated at 1 per 800 to 1,000 births, however it has been noted that Down syndrome children are more common with older mothers. The 90% of mothers abort when they are told that her baby has down syndrome.
PHYSICAL FEATURES:
Common physical features of Down syndrome include microgenia (an abnormally small chin), an unusually round face, macroglossia (protruding/oversized tongue), almond-shaped eyes that is caused by an epicanthic fold of the eyelid, upslanting palpebral fissures (separation between upper and lower eyelids), shorter than normal limbs, a single transverse palmar crease, poor muscle tone and a larger than normal space between toes.
A common treatment in Down syndrome is physical therapy, a treatment proven to promote enhanced development of gross motor skills. Growth parameters such as height and weight are generally considered to be smaller in Down syndrome children than in other individuals of the same age, with adult Down syndrome suffers having a short stature throughout life.
It has been noted that a large number of children with Down syndrome have a wide range of abilities, with school successes varying greatly, leading to the argument that each child should be evaluated and assessed on an individual basis. It is not uncommon that the cognitive problems in Down syndrome suffers is also found in typical children, which offers greater access for parents to access general programs offered throughout schools.
The Down Syndrome hasn´t got any cure because it is not an illness, it is a genetic alterationbut an early treatment could help lots of people who has down syndrome so they can live a more productive and normal life when you are older.
Some problems of Down people are: thyroid, hard of hearing and seizure problems but with a treatment they could be corrected.
Through the last years the life of these people has increased 20 years.
Its international day is 21st. of March.
Bibliography:
2-. http://www.mychildwithoutlimits.org/understand/down-syndrome/down-syndrome-treatment/?lang=es
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