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