...is with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is the most common of the chromosomal conditions since over 6,000 babies bear with the disability in the...
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...Down syndrome occurs when someone has has a full or partial copy of chromosome 21 the cause of down syndrome is called nondisjunction, nondisjunction is what happens when chromosomes fail to separate properly thus having an extra strand of dna on trisome 21, down syndrome is also known as trisomy 21. Down syndrome affects every 1 in 691 babies in america which make it the most common chromosomal disorder in the world. yet despite it being the most common in the world there is still no cure for down syndrome, doctors have found that some treatments can help. down syndrome causes intellectual impairment and and physical abnormalities, physical abnormalities include short stature, broad facial profile. intellectual impairment included lack ability...
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...develop, but the main focus that will be discussed is Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is a condition developed due to an extra chromosome. (ghr.nlm.nih.gov). In 1866, Dr. John Langdon Down described a person with Down Syndrome. Doing this gave him the title of the “father” of this disability. In 1959, Jerome Lejeune discovered that Down Syndrome was and still is a condition built an based around chromosomes. (National Down Syndrome Society). In most cases, the chromosome that has an extra copy is the twenty-first chromosome. According to the National Down Syndrome Society, there are 350,000 people living in the United States with Down Syndrome. More than 90% of these peoples’ cases are trisomy 21, which is when there are three copies of chromosome 21 (Americanpregnancy.org)....
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...Down syndrome Approximately 220,000 babies are born with down syndrome every year. That is 1 in every 800 babies. A average person is born with 23 pairing or 46 total chromosomes. A person born with down syndrome usually has 47 chromosomes. When down syndrome occurs the reason is because of an extra copy of the 21st chromosome in every cell. In medical terms “trisomy” refers to having an extra copy of a chromosome. The proper name for down syndrome is Trisomy 21 because of the extra copy of the 21st chromosome ("Facts about Down Syndrome”). Mosaicism occurs when a child is born with an extra chromosome in some but not all of their cells. Mosaicism normally has less severe symptoms than trisomy 21. Translocation down syndrome occurs...
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...“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just the little “extra”. (Anonymous)” Down-Syndrome is when there is an extra copy of the twenty-first chromosome in the human cell. This syndrome begins when a sex cell does not duplicate one of its chromosomes. When the egg and sperm unite, instead of having two copies of the twenty-first chromosome, there are three. The prenatal and postnatal development of a child with Down-Syndrome differs from the development of a child without a syndrome. The prenatal development of a child with Down-Syndrome is apparent by physical and genetic traits. “During pregnancy, there are two types of tests that can be done to look for Down’s Syndrome - a screening test and a diagnostic test. (Patient.Info)”...
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...Down syndrome is a genetic disorder and the most common cause of cognitive impairment.The genetic disorder Down Syndrome is caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. The most common form of Down syndrome is known as trisomy 21, a condition where individuals have 47 chromosomes in each cell instead of 46.This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down Syndrome.Humans usually have 46 chromosomes in every cell, with 23 inherited from each parent. It's the most common genetic chromosomal disorder and the cause of learning disabilities in children. Trisomy 21 is caused by a messed up cell division called nondisjunction, which leaves a sperm or egg cell...
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...are affected from down syndrome. Though, all of these 400,000 people suffer from the same genetic disorder, each person that is affected are different in their personality, needs, and individuality. Down syndrome doesn’t just affect the person’s looks and genetic mismatches, but also the way they live life and the treatment they need and will have to undergo. In addition, there are 3 different types of down syndrome. Trisomy 21, Translocation and Mosaicism. Standard Trisomy 21 is when an extra 21st chromosome is duplicated. The extra copy could come from the egg or sperm cell. Translocation is caused when pieces of the 21st chromosome is located on another chromosome such as 14 or 17. And finally Mosaicism, Mosaicism is the presence of multiple types of cells with different genotypes in one individual cell. An example of this is when, some cells contain the usual 46 chromosome but will also contain genetic material of 47 as well. (What is Down Syndrome?pg.2-3). All of these types are all genetic mutations of...
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...threatening condition that couple does not want. I do not believe that the fetus having downs syndrome is a disadvantage to the child or the parents. Downs syndrome is not a life threatening genetic disorder and it will not cause suffering to the child in the future which leads me to believe that terminating this particular pregnancy would not be the ethical choice. This contract should be heavily detailed and agreeable to both to the Rogers and Ms. Tygert before insemination is performed. Under these circumstances genetic testing is a viable way to gain insight on possible complications with the pregnancy. It is said that prenatal genetic testing is, “straightforwardly enhancing women's reproductive autonomy,” (Kukla and Wayne). Genetic testing is way to understand the chances of having severe and life threatening complications...
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... about 6,000 infants are born with Down syndrome, which is roughly 1 in 700. Down syndrome is a genetic chromosome disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays. Therefore, many families, in the early twentieth century, thought that children with Down syndrome were less human and required care that the families could not do. Many children with Down syndrome were put into intuitions soon after birth. These children were put into large institutions so that society would not have to see the horror of their lives. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes developmental and intellectual delays, abnormal appearance, and an impact on family. Down syndrome can be diagnosed in two ways before the baby is born: parental screening, and diagnostic test. Parental screening can check if the fetus has a chance of having Down syndrome. This test does not tell you for sure if your child may have Down syndrome, just an estimate....
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...Down syndrome is a common genetic disorder that establishes from a chromosomal error. Chromosomes have genes; these genes contain the genetic information that exists in every cell in the body. A zygote is formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, when this happens, 23 chromosomes are given to the zygote from each parent, totalling to 46. A deficiency can occur during the division of the sperm or egg cell (a process called meiosis), which causes there to be one extra or one less chromosome. This is called non-disjunction. A baby born with Down Syndrome has an extra number 21 chromosome, this is called trisomy 21.The screening methods used for the diagnosis of Down Syndrome are expanded Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP), Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS), Nuchal Translucency Screening (NT), amniocentesis, and ultrasounds....
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...Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder that is associated with growth delays, specific facial characteristics, and includes some mild to moderate intellectual disability. DS occurs due to an extra chromosome, and is often referred to as trisomy 21. Patients with DS have either a partial or full extra copy of chromose 21. The purpose of this paper is to describe the pathophysiology and epidemiology of the disorder. Next, the paper identifies family history and genetic testing options that are currently available. This paper covers bioethical principles that should be considered when providing healthcare to families that are caring for a dependent with DS. And finally, this paper discusses specific challenges and successes regarding healthcare services for DS. Pathophysiology and epidemiology...
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...Down syndrome Brianna Koehn General Psychology: PSY 1130 AAW3 September 27, 2012 Hurley, Dan (2011). A Father’s Search for a Drug for Down Syndrome, The New York Times The magazine article is very touching. It tells the story of Dr. Alberto Costa and his daughter Tyche, who has Down syndrome. Dr. Costa is a doctor and a neuroscientist and after the birth of his daughter he has devoted his medical research to Down syndrome. He has developed some promising treatments. The magazine article also notes the efforts of other researchers who have been developing noninvasive tests to allow pregnant women to determine whether their unborn babies have Down syndrome. Many pro-lifers fear that these tests will result in a “cure” for Down syndrome by eliminating children with Down syndrome. The article notes the problems researchers have had obtaining funding for Down syndrome research, perhaps because the “problem” will soon be solved by aborting babies with Down syndrome. Dmitriev, Valentine, and Patricia L. Oelwein, Advances in Down Syndrome. Seattle: Special Child Publications, 1988. This volume covers a wide range of intervention strategies including medical, educational, special needs, parental, and living skills. Although the readability lags in places due to complex subject matter, overall this is not a concern. Concise summary and conclusion statements are used effectively to enhance the clarity of main points and important concepts. The intervention...
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...Down syndrome Development Psychology Down syndrome Love a four letter word that many will take and throw around as though the word is a ball to be toyed with. One seeks to have someone say “I love you” no matter what their ability is as being mentally challenged or not. A parent does not love his or her child any less if he or she suffers an illness such as that of Down syndrome (DS). In order to completely understand how the love of a mother and father can be given to a child with such a disability, the individual needs to gain an understanding of what Down syndrome is. The reader of this paper will learn how Down syndrome got the name, what Down syndrome is, the case for this disorder, the facts that are known of Down syndrome. The methods used to test and find DS before the birth of a child. Statistical facts, the medical conditions which are present, how parents and teachers work with those born with DS. How the eating habits, sexuality habits of males and females with Down syndrome are viewed. The length of the life expectancy for someone who is challenged with DS compared to someone that is not mentally challenged. The last thing that I will cover within this paper is that of foundations that have been created to conduct research and treatment for those with Down syndrome and to answer the question that many may have as to there being a cure for Down syndrome. Down syndrome a term that many are familiar with in the United States; the scientific name...
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...order to evaluate the health events in a population, both descriptive and analytical epidemiology are important (Stroup, D. & Thacker, S., 2009). Three categories of data sources commonly used in epidemiologic studies including surveillance data, census data, and vital records, data collected for other purposes, and epidemiologic data (Hilfinger Messias, McKeown, and Adams 2012). The epidemiological triangle is composed of three elements of disease, and includes host, agent, and environment. Changes in one element can increase or decrease a person’s risk of the disease (Hilfinger Messuas, McKeown, &Adams, 2012). The purpose of this paper is to describe the epidemiology of children with Down syndrome utilizing the principles of epidemiology, specifically, descriptive epidemiology. Down syndrome description Down syndrome, also known as...
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...| Assessment Research Paper | Assessing the Young Child-Professor Speers | | | Assessment Research Paper There are many different aspects and things to consider when discussing the subject of child development. In this paper I will be discussing and identifying three examples of major conditions in children, and their impact on development and learning, demonstrate a plan that would enhance an interest area, change in behavior or bring new knowledge to parents, children and staff, I will give examples of how assessments are applied in the early childhood classroom and how early childhood curriculum is used with assessment tools, and identify three assessment inventories used for birth through six the assessments that can be used for child developmental portfolios. The first type of major condition in children that has an impact on development and learning is autism. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) don’t tune into other people in the same way as typically developing children. For example, a child with ASD might not respond to his name, make eye contact, smile at caregivers, or wave goodbye without being told to. A child with ASD also might not use eye contact to get someone’s attention or communicate. Children with ASD find it hard to see things from other people’s perspective. They might have trouble understanding that other people can have different desires and beliefs from them. Children with ASD can struggle with focus, attention, transitions...
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