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

Down Syndrome Facts - Call List

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