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Genetics Disorder
Down
Syndrome
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Jawad Al-Khatib
Hamza Hazem
Abdurrahman Midani
Ceaser Attar
Ahmed Hesham
Physical Symptoms
Common physical signs of Down syndrome include 2:
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Decreased or poor muscle tone
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Short neck, with excess skin at the back of the neck
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Flattened facial profile and nose
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Small head, ears, and mouth
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Upward slanting eyes, often with a skin fold that comes out from the upper
eyelid and covers the inner corner of the eye
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White spots on the colored part of the eye Wide, short hands with short fingers
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A single, deep, crease across the palm of the hand
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A deep groove between the first and second toes
In addition, physical development in children with Down syndrome is often slower
than development of children without Down syndrome. For example, because of
poor muscle tone, a child with Down syndrome may be slow to learn to turn over,
sit, stand, and walk. Despite these delays, children with Down syndrome can learn
to participate in physical exercise activities like other children. It may take children
with Down syndrome longer than other children to reach developmental milestones,
but they will eventually meet many of these milestones.
Adolescent females and women with Down syndrome are usually able to get
pregnant. There is an increased risk of sexual abuse and other types of
abuse in both males and females. It is important for those with Down
syndrome to:
Be taught about pregnancy and taking the proper precautions
Learn to advocate for themselves in difficult situations
Be in a safe environment
If the person has any heart defects or other heart problems, antibiotics may
need to be prescribed to prevent a heart infection called endocarditis.
Special education and training is offered in most communities for children
with delays in mental development. Speech therapy may help improve
language skills. Physical therapy may teach movement skills. Occupational
therapy may help with feeding and performing tasks. Mental health care
can help both parents and the child manage mood or behavior problems.
Special educators are also often needed.
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Abdurrahman Midani
Hamza Midani
Ahmed Hesham
Abdurrahman Midani
Jawad Fuad
Jawad Fuad
Ceaser Attar
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