Down Syndrome
Published on Dec 10, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Down Syndrome
Jenna Sharp and Sam Ransom-Hunter
Causes...
having an extra copy of chromosome 21
Who does it affect?
it affects the child and the family
Physical Characteristics
- almond eyes that slant upwards
- small features
- single crease in palm
- Shorter in height
- tongue tends to stick out of mouth
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Mental Characteristics
- Anxiety and depression
- ADHD or OCD
- sleeping difficulties
- loss of cognitive and social skills
- dementia
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Quality of life
Age early than most people. They live to be about 60.
Medical treatment
Therapy and additonal medicines for addiontal complications
Prevention
There is no way to prevent it.
