Down Syndrome

1. what causes it

1.1. the extra copy of a chromosome 21

2. traits shown

2.1. flattened face, poor muscles, and small hands and feet

3. type of the disorder

3.1. Trisomy 21, translocation down syndrome, and mosaic down syndrome

4. being diagnosed

4.1. normally happens when mother is still pregnant

5. screening and testing

5.1. ultra sounds, and blood tests

6. treatments

6.1. speech, occupational therapy, and physical therapy

7. genetic issues

7.1. children effected often put in homes or hospitals

8. concerns

8.1. obesity, immune disorders, and dementia