The likelihood ofgiving birth to achild with Downsyndromeincreases withmaternal age.Downsyndrome maybe associatedwith thyroid orheart disease.People withdown syndromehave feelingsjust likeeveryone else inthe population.Empoweringfamilies playsa huge role inkids with downsyndrome.Down syndromeoccurs in peopleof all races andeconomic levels.80% of babieswith Downsyndrome areborn to womenunder 35 yearsof age.There are parentsupport groups andcommunityorganizationsinvolved in providingservices to families ofindividuals with Downsyndrome.A student withdown syndromewill often workbest whengiven short-term goalsLike manyemployees, peoplewith downsyndrome succeedin a friendlyenvironmentThere are morethan 400,000people livingwith Downsyndrome inthe U.S.Recent studiesindicate that asmany as 45% ofindividuals withdown syndromemay suffer fromsleep apnea.Autism isseen in 5-7%of peoplewith downsyndromeSince the 1970s,public schools arerequired by law toprovide a free andappropriateeducation to childrenwith Down syndrome.Students withDown syndromeare included intypical academicclassrooms inschools across thecountry.Many individuals withDown syndromegrow up to hold jobs,live independently,and enjoy normalrecreational activities.Sometimes peoplewith down syndromehave speech and orhearing problems,this may causeproblems with themexpressingthemselves.Down syndromecauses a distinctfacial appearance,intellectualdisability,developmentaldelays.Group homesare goodoptions formoderatelydisabled adults.One in every700 babies inthe U.S. is bornwith Downsyndrome.People withDown syndromehave anincreased risk forcertain medicalconditions.All people withDownsyndromeexperiencecognitivedelays.The servicesmost helpful tochildren withdown syndromeare speech andphysical therapy.Down syndromeis a geneticdisorder where aperson is bornwith an extra 21stchromosome.In 1983, theaverage lifeexpectancy of aperson with Downsyndrome was amere 25-years-old.Today, it’s 60.The likelihood ofgiving birth to achild with Downsyndromeincreases withmaternal age.Downsyndrome maybe associatedwith thyroid orheart disease.People withdown syndromehave feelingsjust likeeveryone else inthe population.Empoweringfamilies playsa huge role inkids with downsyndrome.Down syndromeoccurs in peopleof all races andeconomic levels.80% of babieswith Downsyndrome areborn to womenunder 35 yearsof age.There are parentsupport groups andcommunityorganizationsinvolved in providingservices to families ofindividuals with Downsyndrome.A student withdown syndromewill often workbest whengiven short-term goalsLike manyemployees, peoplewith downsyndrome succeedin a friendlyenvironmentThere are morethan 400,000people livingwith Downsyndrome inthe U.S.Recent studiesindicate that asmany as 45% ofindividuals withdown syndromemay suffer fromsleep apnea.Autism isseen in 5-7%of peoplewith downsyndromeSince the 1970s,public schools arerequired by law toprovide a free andappropriateeducation to childrenwith Down syndrome.Students withDown syndromeare included intypical academicclassrooms inschools across thecountry.Many individuals withDown syndromegrow up to hold jobs,live independently,and enjoy normalrecreational activities.Sometimes peoplewith down syndromehave speech and orhearing problems,this may causeproblems with themexpressingthemselves.Down syndromecauses a distinctfacial appearance,intellectualdisability,developmentaldelays.Group homesare goodoptions formoderatelydisabled adults.One in every700 babies inthe U.S. is bornwith Downsyndrome.People withDown syndromehave anincreased risk forcertain medicalconditions.All people withDownsyndromeexperiencecognitivedelays.The servicesmost helpful tochildren withdown syndromeare speech andphysical therapy.Down syndromeis a geneticdisorder where aperson is bornwith an extra 21stchromosome.In 1983, theaverage lifeexpectancy of aperson with Downsyndrome was amere 25-years-old.Today, it’s 60.

Down Syndrome Facts - Call List

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