Downs syndrome and intellect.

Many individuals with Downs syndrome have intellectual disability ranging mild(IQ 50-70) to moderate (IQ 35-50). They tend to struggle with language skills, understanding and expressing themselves, individuals with Downs Syndrome commonly have speach delay,It is said that it isn't taken into consideration that individuals with Downs syndrome 62% face vision impairment, 77% face physical disabilities and hearing impairment,and these disabilities could slow test taking performance.
 Teaching for each individual should begin soon after birth through early intervention program. Since children with Downs syndrome have a wide range of abilities,sucess at school can vary greatly,shows the importance to evaluate individually.Since individuals differ in their languaqge and communication skills they could benifit greatly from speech therapy to correct speech error. Learning that your baby will be born with Downs syndrome can be overwhelming, but be encouraged there is alot  of resource to assist you, early inintrevention makes a big difference in the individuals life, Because individuals with downs syndrome have intellectual disability mild -moderate individuals placing them in mainstream class can be very beneficial to them in all aspects. As a parent I encourgae be patient with your child allow them to be independent as possible,teaching your child will benifit in the long run. I have had the opportunity to work alongside two individuals on a long term basis,and they inspire me every day,just how eager they are to learn new tasks every day, and commplete their volunteer tasks willing, i have never heard these two individuals complain, Individuals with downs syndrome just neeeds the support from people around to live their lives to the fullest potential

47, XX+21 . . . huh

Ever seen a child and was not quite sure why he or she looked the way they did ? Or was not sure of the disorder the child carried. The excessive space between the first & second toe. The single deep crease across the palm. The abnormally shaped ears. The small mouth with enlarged tongue. The small nose with depressed nasal bridge. Or even the slanted eyes? Well these are the physical characteristics of Down Syndrome also known as "Trisomy 21". This disorder is a chromosomal condition that is associated with intellectual disability. People with Down Syndrome may be born with a variety of birth defects. About half of all affected children have a heart defect. Some even have digestive abnormalities, such as a blockage of the intestine which are less common. Other conditions such as recurrent ear infections that may lead to hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid dysfunctions, and obesity. Down syndrome occurs in about 1 in 740 newborns. Although women of all ages can have a child with Down Syndrome , the chance of having  a child with this condition increases as a women gets older. Down syndrome in a fetus can be identified through chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis during pregnancy, or in a baby at birth. Men with Down Syndrome are essentially sterile and cannot reproduce. But women with Down Syndrome are able to produce egg cells and have babies which is a 50/50 chance of passing it down.

47, XY+21 . . .

Hello class this is Blossom
For the next couple of weeks I will be discussing the disorder 47, XY + 21. For those of you who are unaware with my topic stay tuned in and maybe you can learn something new.