The likelihood ofgiving birth to achild with Downsyndromeincreases withmaternal age.One in every700 babies inthe U.S. is bornwith Downsyndrome.Recent studiesindicate that asmany as 45% ofindividuals withdown syndromemay suffer fromsleep apnea.Downsyndrome maybe associatedwith thyroid orheart disease.Empoweringfamilies plays ahuge role inkids with downsyndrome.There are parentsupport groups andcommunityorganizationsinvolved in providingservices to families ofindividuals with Downsyndrome.Since the 1970s,public schools arerequired by law toprovide a free andappropriateeducation to childrenwith Down syndrome.In 1983, theaverage lifeexpectancy of aperson with Downsyndrome was amere 25-years-old.Today, it’s 60.Down syndromeoccurs in people ofall races andeconomic levels.80% of babieswith Downsyndrome areborn to womenunder 35 yearsof age.Down syndrome isa genetic disorderwhere a person isborn with an extra21st chromosome.People with Downsyndrome have anincreased risk forcertain medicalconditions.All people withDownsyndromeexperiencecognitivedelays.Down syndromecauses a distinctfacial appearance,intellectual disability,developmentaldelays.Sometimes peoplewith down syndromehave speech and orhearing problems,this may causeproblems with themexpressingthemselves.There are morethan 400,000people livingwith Downsyndrome in theU.S.A student withdown syndromewill often workbest when givenshort-term goalsPeople with downsyndrome havefeelings just likeeveryone else inthe population.Students withDown syndromeare included intypical academicclassrooms inschools across thecountry.Like manyemployees, peoplewith downsyndrome succeedin a friendlyenvironmentAutism isseen in 5-7%of peoplewith downsyndromeGroup homesare goodoptions formoderatelydisabled adults.Many individuals withDown syndromegrow up to hold jobs,live independently,and enjoy normalrecreational activities.The services mosthelpful to childrenwith downsyndrome arespeech andphysical therapy.The likelihood ofgiving birth to achild with Downsyndromeincreases withmaternal age.One in every700 babies inthe U.S. is bornwith Downsyndrome.Recent studiesindicate that asmany as 45% ofindividuals withdown syndromemay suffer fromsleep apnea.Downsyndrome maybe associatedwith thyroid orheart disease.Empoweringfamilies plays ahuge role inkids with downsyndrome.There are parentsupport groups andcommunityorganizationsinvolved in providingservices to families ofindividuals with Downsyndrome.Since the 1970s,public schools arerequired by law toprovide a free andappropriateeducation to childrenwith Down syndrome.In 1983, theaverage lifeexpectancy of aperson with Downsyndrome was amere 25-years-old.Today, it’s 60.Down syndromeoccurs in people ofall races andeconomic levels.80% of babieswith Downsyndrome areborn to womenunder 35 yearsof age.Down syndrome isa genetic disorderwhere a person isborn with an extra21st chromosome.People with Downsyndrome have anincreased risk forcertain medicalconditions.All people withDownsyndromeexperiencecognitivedelays.Down syndromecauses a distinctfacial appearance,intellectual disability,developmentaldelays.Sometimes peoplewith down syndromehave speech and orhearing problems,this may causeproblems with themexpressingthemselves.There are morethan 400,000people livingwith Downsyndrome in theU.S.A student withdown syndromewill often workbest when givenshort-term goalsPeople with downsyndrome havefeelings just likeeveryone else inthe population.Students withDown syndromeare included intypical academicclassrooms inschools across thecountry.Like manyemployees, peoplewith downsyndrome succeedin a friendlyenvironmentAutism isseen in 5-7%of peoplewith downsyndromeGroup homesare goodoptions formoderatelydisabled adults.Many individuals withDown syndromegrow up to hold jobs,live independently,and enjoy normalrecreational activities.The services mosthelpful to childrenwith downsyndrome arespeech andphysical therapy.

Down Syndrome Facts - Call List

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  1. The likelihood of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome increases with maternal age.
  2. One in every 700 babies in the U.S. is born with Down syndrome.
  3. Recent studies indicate that as many as 45% of individuals with down syndrome may suffer from sleep apnea.
  4. Down syndrome may be associated with thyroid or heart disease.
  5. Empowering families plays a huge role in kids with down syndrome.
  6. There are parent support groups and community organizations involved in providing services to families of individuals with Down syndrome.
  7. Since the 1970s, public schools are required by law to provide a free and appropriate education to children with Down syndrome.
  8. In 1983, the average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome was a mere 25-years-old. Today, it’s 60.
  9. Down syndrome occurs in people of all races and economic levels.
  10. 80% of babies with Down syndrome are born to women under 35 years of age.
  11. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder where a person is born with an extra 21st chromosome.
  12. People with Down syndrome have an increased risk for certain medical conditions.
  13. All people with Down syndrome experience cognitive delays.
  14. Down syndrome causes a distinct facial appearance, intellectual disability, developmental delays.
  15. Sometimes people with down syndrome have speech and or hearing problems, this may cause problems with them expressing themselves.
  16. There are more than 400,000 people living with Down syndrome in the U.S.
  17. A student with down syndrome will often work best when given short-term goals
  18. People with down syndrome have feelings just like everyone else in the population.
  19. Students with Down syndrome are included in typical academic classrooms in schools across the country.
  20. Like many employees, people with down syndrome succeed in a friendly environment
  21. Autism is seen in 5-7% of people with down syndrome
  22. Group homes are good options for moderately disabled adults.
  23. Many individuals with Down syndrome grow up to hold jobs, live independently, and enjoy normal recreational activities.
  24. The services most helpful to children with down syndrome are speech and physical therapy.