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Down syndrome
Down syndrome is usually diagnosed at birth on the basis of the typical facial features, hypotonia, and single palmar crease. Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder. An estimated 1 in 800 infants are born with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is also a common cause of miscarriage. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in varying degrees of physical and mental retardation. The condition varies in severity, causing developmental problems that range from mild to severe. The disorder occurs as a result of extra genetic material.
Coping skills There's no medical
cure for Down syndrome. Early detection and correction of heart defects
or gastrointestinal problems often is possible. Intervention programs,
in which children with Down syndrome are stimulated at an early age with
appropriate sensory, motor and cognitive activities, may improve the
development of skills. Many people with
Down syndrome live with their families, go to school, learn to read and
write, and perform at various levels of jobs as adults. Many are able to
live productive and fulfilling independent or semi-independent lives.
Down syndrome
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