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
Words: 542 - Pages: 3
What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is one of the many kinds of the Special Population. This disorder is often a result of a common birth defect due to the extra chromosome 21 or the Trisomy 21. They have certain features that will make it easy to distinguish if a child has Down syndrome. This disorder is a lifelong condition. The child cannot be normal but he/she can undergo therapies which will help them be better and live normally as possible. Most of the children having Down syndrome often suffer
Words: 814 - Pages: 4
maimed” (The Rock Church, 2013). With the promise from Isaiah 12:3, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation”, The Rock Church begins a life-long difference in a broken city. Then after many years, a mother and her son with Down syndrome named “Brian” came to service. The church was developing and expanding its structures at the time. The Pastor was preaching about how the members could help by donations to pay off the upgraded church. Pledges were being made, and Brian was
Words: 5000 - Pages: 20
Down syndrome: Observing Shannon Submitted by: Alfonse Bowman Arcadia University ED 584: Supporting Students with Low Incidence Disabilities Professor Hopkins Fall 2013 Introduction For our final paper I chose to research trisomy 21 or as it is known clinically, Down syndrome (DS). The primary reason I chose this low incidence disability is because I will make the transition from a regular education teacher to a special education teacher in the spring and I am already familiar with other
Words: 10383 - Pages: 42
of genetics, having more will usually result in mental retardation, one of which is Down syndrome. In the case of having an extra copy of a chromosome (trisomy), the individual will typically develop Down syndrome and, depending on what specific chromosome is present in trisomy, different symptoms of Down syndrome are present, that is if the infant survives the trisomy during pregnancy. For many with Down syndrome, people who have a trisomy of chromosome 21, it is hard to relay what that experience
Words: 1260 - Pages: 6
don't know what Down Syndrome really is. Down Syndrome is a chromosomal condition that has no cure and can not be treated. Individuals with Down Syndrome are just like people without it. They still have feelings, hobbies, relationships, etc. Having a child with Down Syndrome can have a huge impact on someone's life or even being around a child with Down Syndrome. There are many sacrifices and great responsibility with Down Syndrome people. Growing up with someone who has Down Syndrome is very different
Words: 962 - Pages: 4
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
Words: 722 - Pages: 3
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
Words: 1117 - Pages: 5
chromosome disorder 2. Monosomy is similar to those who have down syndrome 3. Infants with monosomy often have numerous birth affects 4. Down Syndrome affects between 1 in 600 to 1 to 800 infants 5. Women between the ages of 18 to 25 have a low risk of having a down syndrome baby 6. Age is the factor in calculating risk of trisomy 7. Familial Down Syndrome is second form of down syndrome 8. Familial down syndrome occurs as a results of the fusion of chromosome 21 to another
Words: 262 - Pages: 2
Sister with Down Syndrome My four year old sister was diagnosed with Down syndrome. We are both of Mexican-American descent. Our parents were recently deported back to Mexico and due to the fact that I am 25 years old I was granted primary custody of my four year old sister Isabella. I am currently in the Reserves which allows me to provide for not only myself but Isabella as well. I am off during the week and work part time on the weekends. Being a caregiver for a person with Down syndrome has its
Words: 2735 - Pages: 11
