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Each personwith Down's syndromeis affecteddifferently, but most share a number of physical characteristics and developmental problems.
People with Down's syndrome often have certain physical characteristics. Not everyone will have all of them, but they may include:
However, it is important to note that people with Down's syndrome do not all look the same.
They will alsoshare physical features with their parents and family.
All children with Down's syndrome have some degree of learning disability and delayed development, but this varies widely between individual children.
Children with the condition may be slower to learn skills such as:
Achild with Down's syndromewillgain these skills eventually it simply takes more time.
Around1 in every 10children also experienceadditional difficulties such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .
Because ofthese problems, children with Down's syndrome often require extra support as they grow up andadditional help at school.
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While many children and adults withDown's syndrome have few other health problems, there are a number of conditions that occur more frequently in people with Down's syndrome.
These include problems with the heart and bowel, difficulties with hearing and vision, and an increased risk of infections.
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Down's syndrome, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and characteristic physical features.
Each person with Down's syndrome is affected differently, but most people with the condition share a number of physical characteristics.
Down's syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs as a result of an extra chromosome (chromosome 21).
Screening during pregnancy can determine the likelihood of a baby being born with Down's syndrome, but in many cases the condition is only diagnosed after birth.
Having Down's syndrome, or having a child with the condition, can be challenging at times.
Some children with Down's syndrome have very few health problems as a result of their condition. Others will need extra medical care and attention.
Richard Davis's daughter, Victoria, was born with Down's syndrome. He talks about the impact the condition has had on her and their family life.
Emily was born with Down's syndrome. Her mum, Sarah, talks about the health issues they faced and Emily's life today.