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a lot; more than can be described here, and there are many good books on the subject. go to amazon and search for some, and check the feedback and ratings to determine which may be good for you, also there are support groups, both in person and online; you should also talk to like minded folks in these areas
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What does a teacher need to know about the Down syndrome pupil in the class?
How bad is the Down syndrome?Can the child communicate and understand in the class?Can the child read and write?
What are the chances that a sibling of a Down syndrome brother will have a baby with Down syndrome?
After having one child with Down Syndrome, the likelihood of having another is about one percent. If the first child's Down Syndrome is due to translocation trisomy 21, the likelihood of another Down Syndrome child increases. As far as researchers know at this point, Down Syndrome is not attributed to the parents' behavior prior and/or during pregnancy or any environmental factors. The incidence of Down Syndrome does rise if the mother is older than 35, but it does not account for a large number of Down Syndrome children. Since more women are having children at ages younger than 35, then number of babies born with the syndrome is higher in younger age groups.
Does Down syndrome affect the movement of the fetus in the womb?
You might not feel the baby as early as you would feel a child who does not have Down syndrome. However, the fetus will move at about 14 weeks. One interesting fact a lot of people do not know is that most women who are carrying a Down syndrome child never experience any morning sickness whatsoever.
Why did that that man invent down syndrome or named it after him?
i don't know why he invented down syndrome or named it after him.
How much will a Down syndrome adult receive in social security disability income?
I am wanting to know how much money a down Syndrome child can receive in disability a month? And can both parents drawl the money if he is shared back in forth every other week?
Can you tell when you're pregnant if you're going to have a down syndrome child?
You don't automatically "just know", if that's what you mean. There are tests that can be done, however.
Why is American society so obsessed with Down syndrome?
Americans are not "obsessed" with Down syndrome anymore than they are with any other medical condition, disease, illness or birth defect. Down Syndrome is a condition for which there is no cure, and babies who are born with this won't have the typical 'normal' life (as compared to those without Down syndrome), and many of their parents won't either, for that matter. Unlike parents whose children don't have Downs, many of the parents of Down syndrome children will be caregivers to their children for most, if not all, of their lives. All parents want the best for their children, and it is heartbreaking for them to know that their child may never know all the same the joys those without Down syndrome do, or have a normal, productive adulthood. In fact, many Down children used to not live past the age of 30 or 40, and they have more illnesses than other children do. But, the good news is, research has made tremendous progress and the average life span for those with Down syndrome has increased greatly. There has also been much progress made as far as how much Down syndrome children are capable of doing now. Many of them now live happy, productive lives, many of them have jobs and even get married when they become adults. As far as being "obsessed", it is necessary to do research to try to prevent and treat this condition, so public awarness is crucial to get the financial assistance to help fund the much needed research.
How care for down syndrome children by family?
when you know what is a Down syndrome, try to be a pacient and full of love person, and the rest is easy, but..... is necessary to know, the Down syndrome is not a dissease is a fact, and it's mean a permanent devotion and work, is not a joke!
What are the disadvantages of diagnosing a child with disabilities?
Down syndrome is a common genetic variation which usually causes delay in physical, intellectual and language development.The exact causes of the chromosomal rearrangement and primary prevention of Down syndrome are currently unknown. Down syndrome is one of the leading clinical causes of cognitive delay in the world - it is not related to race, nationality, religion or socio-economic status. There are approximately 1/4 million families in the United States affected by Down syndrome. There is wide variation in mental abilities, behavior and physical development in individuals with Down syndrome. Each individual has his/her own unique personality, capabilities and talents. We just don't know, at an early age, in exactly which ways Down syndrome may affect a child. She may be really good at cognitive activities, but have significant delays in movement… thereby falling behind her peers in playground and paper-and-pencil activities. He may be fairly good at gross motor, excelling in sports. Ocular control may be an area of need, or may be perfect. Language may be good, or may need lots of work. However, one thing we know for certain… babies are are babies first...the most important things that parents of babies with Down syndrome can do are exactly those things that all parents do. You know: they cuddle, feed, sing and love. In adulthood, many persons with Down syndrome hold jobs, live independently and enjoy recreational opportunities in their communities. ndsccenter.org/wp-content/uploads//2010/10/firstcall_new_final.pdf
Do Down syndrome children always have ginger hair?
No, not at all. I know a few people with Down syndrome, and none of them actually has ginger hair.
Down synndrome often occurs when?
The Occurrence of Down Syndrome Most of the time, the occurrence of Down syndrome is due to a random event that occurred during formation of the reproductive cells, the ovum or sperm. As far as we know, Down syndrome is not attributable to any behavioral activity of the parents or environmental factors. The probability that another child with Down syndrome will be born in a subsequent pregnancy is about 1 percent, regardless of maternal age. For parents of a child with Down syndrome due to translocation trisomy 21, there may be an increased likelihood of Down syndrome in future pregnancies. This is because one of the two parents may be a balanced carrier of the translocation. The translocation occurs when a piece of chromosome 21 becomes attached to another chromosome, often number 14, during cell division. If the resulting sperm or ovum receives a chromosome 14 (or another chromosome), with a piece of chromosome 21 attached and retains the chromosome 21 that lost a section due to translocation, then the reproductive cells contain the normal or balanced amount of chromosome 21. While there will be no Down syndrome associated characteristics exhibited, the individual who develops from this fertilized egg will be a carrier of Down syndrome. Genetic counseling can be sought to find the origin of the translocation. However, it is important to realize that not all parents of individuals with translocation trisomy 21 are themselves balanced carriers. In such situations, there is no increased risk for Down syndrome in future pregnancies. Researchers have extensively studied the defects in chromosome 21 that cause Down syndrome. In 88% of cases, the extra copy of chromosome 21 is derived from the mother. In 8% of the cases, the father provided the extra copy of chromosome 21. In the remaining 2% of the cases, Down syndrome is due to mitotic errors, an error in cell division which occurs after fertilization when the sperm and ovum are joined. The incidence of Down syndrome rises with increasing maternal age. From: Ali Sabah Al-Takmachi, College: Medicine , UOS Reference: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/downsyndrome.cfm
What are the side effects of Down syndrome?
i dont know Negro ..
