Down's Syndrome
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?- Created by: Lauren
- Created on: 07-05-13 15:47
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- Down's Syndrome
- Causes
- Child has three copies of chromosome 21 when usually there are only two.
- Chromosomal abnormality in the sperm or egg
- Older mother means greater risk
- Prevention
- Having children in yound adulthood (20's or 30's)
- Aborting the fetus that has been tested positive for down's syndrome
- Physical and Psychological Effects
- Does not result in physical disabilities
- Reduced cognitive abilities
- Cheerful, affectionate personality
- Tests
- Chronic Villus Sampling
- Amniocentesis
- Alpha Feta protein test
- Progression
- Are able to make progress at school
- Life expectancy around 60 years
- Description, Signs and Symptoms
- Ditinctive appearance
- Small face, slanting eyes, fold on each eyelid, small mouth, small ears postioned low on head, back of flatter than usual, short, stubby hand, cleft between frist and second toe.
- Moderate learning disability
- Chromosmal condition aquired at birth
- Ditinctive appearance
- Treatment and Practioners
- SENCO
- Special needs teacher
- Special School
- Special Unit
- Causes
- Causes
- Child has three copies of chromosome 21 when usually there are only two.
- Chromosomal abnormality in the sperm or egg
- Older mother means greater risk
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