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Down syndrome (also Down's syndrome) or trisomy 21 or I R GOT DOWNS NOW LOL is a genetic condition resulting from the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. Down syndrome is characterized by a combination of major and minor abnormalities of body structure and function. Among features present in nearly all cases are impairment of learning and physical growth, and a recognizable facial appearance usually identified at birth. It is named after John Langdon Down, the British doctor who first described it in 1866.
Children with Down syndrome have lower than average cognitive ability, normally ranging from mild to moderate retardation. The common physical features of Down syndrome also appear in people with a standard set of chromosomes. They include simian crease (a single crease across one or both palms), almond shaped eyes, shorter limbs, speech impairment, and enlarged tongue. In addition, health concerns for children with Down syndrome include a higher risk for congenital heart defects, gastroesophageal reflux disease, recurrent ear infections, obstructive sleep apnea, and thyroid disfunctions.
Early childhood intervention, screening for common problems, such as thyroid functioning, medical treatment where indicated, a conducive family environment, vocational training, etc., can improve the overall development of children with Down syndrome. Experience with children with Down syndrome shows that while some genetic limitations cannot be overcome, education and proper care can produce excellent progress whatever the starting point. The commitment of parents, teachers, and therapists to individual children has produced previously unexpected positive results.
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My orbicularis oris is frozen solid, so I sound like a person with down syndrome when I speak.
CorLeonis15 (Gerardo E. Gonzalez) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:17:21 -0000
My orbicularis oris is frozen solid, so I sound like a person with down syndrome when I speak.
Saints done lost to fucking Tampa Bay. How in the HELL? Have you see Josh Freeman? Nigga looks like Corbin Bleu with a tan & down syndrome.
kiidsupreme (Lateef Sides) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:55:48 -0000
Saints done lost to fucking Tampa Bay. How in the HELL? Have you see Josh Freeman? Nigga looks like Corbin Bleu with a tan & down syndrome.
buckingg on rochelle over oovoo ; lmao i called her a jackie chan down syndrome child lol
unstoppableeN (nicole alexis foster) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:39:25 -0000
buckingg on rochelle over oovoo ; lmao i called her a jackie chan down syndrome child lol
;) looks like a retard. I'm sorry but wth. ;) no one blinks like that unless you have like down syndrome. no meanness there. :)
HamsterGoesMoo (Alexsaur) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:17:22 -0000
;) looks like a retard. I'm sorry but wth. ;) no one blinks like that unless you have like down syndrome. no meanness there. :)
Used 2 have a friend with mild down syndrome. 1 day I asked him why he was always smiling, he said it's 'cos I looked retarded.
YeahButStill (YeahButStill) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:13:28 -0000
Used 2 have a friend with mild down syndrome. 1 day I asked him why he was always smiling, he said it's 'cos I looked retarded.
At least sGreenBay scored a few touchdowns against their opponents today. Your down syndrome QB can't even do that #fb
hammyradio (Chris Hammill) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:57:30 -0000
At least sGreenBay scored a few touchdowns against their opponents today. Your down syndrome QB can't even do that #fb
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