Genetic information is stored in chromosomes, and human beings has 23 pairs of chromosomes. Down syndrome (also known as trisomy 21) is a condition that results from an extra chromosome or a partial copy on the 21st pair of chromosomes. It is the most common chromosomal condition, with 1 in roughly 800 people born with the condition. Older women have a greater likelihood of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome (for example, if the matrnal age is 40, there is a 1/100 chance the baby could have Down syndrome).
Down Syndrome
Learn about Down syndrome and AAC
What is Down syndrome?
Not all people with Down syndrome display the same traits, but there are common physical characteristics:
- Upward-slanting eyes
- Lower than average muscle tone
- Small stature
- Loose joints
- Deep crease across the palm of the hand
Types of Down syndrome:
Trisomy 21
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Mosaicism
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Translocation
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How is it diagnosed
What causes it
How can AAC help with Down syndrome?
It is not uncommon for people with Down syndrome to also have co-occuring mental and physical conditions. What many may interpret as an intellectual disability may instead be due to physical impairment, for example with speech development.
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