DOWN SYNDROME

WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME

• A genetic condition
• A person has 47 chromosome
• Instead of the 46

3 DIFFERENT TYPES

• Standard trisomy 21
• Translocation
• Mosaicism

STANDARD TRISOMY

TRANSLOCATION

MOSAICISM

DESCRIPTIONS

• A group of problems such as
• Metal retardation
• Heart problems
• Digestive system
• Poor muscle tone

TREATMENT

• Therapy
• Special educational assistance
• Corrective surgery
• The earlier treatment begins
• The better for the child

HOW COMMON IS DOWN SYNDROME

• 1 out of 850 newborns
• Estimated 250,000 people in U.S.
• Have this condition

HOW IS DOWN SYNDROME DIAGNOSED

• Amniocentesis
• Blood testing after birth
• Looks