The Effects of Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome: Critically analyze the effects of Down syndrome on people and the support that is available

Introduction:

An individual who has Down syndrome can be recognized as different from others since he or she have different physical features, but the question is, what causes individuals to have deformed face, little different features than someone who does not have Down syndrome? The reason some individuals are born with Down syndrome is because of an extra chromosome, this chromosome, which carries number 21. It is also known as Trisomy 21. Having this sort of disability, does not truly affect their life in a way they are not able to live, but it affects their cognitive levels, their physical growth of the child with Down syndrome. As the mother goes for an ultra sound, doctors can detect that the child within the mother’s womb has Down syndrome. (1) Mothers over age 35 have higher risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome, and 1 in every 1,000 women at the age of 30. In addition, in every 100 women, who age 40 there is a mother has a child with this case. As woman ages there is a higher chance of conceiving a child with Down syndrome than a woman who is in her mid-20s or younger. (2) This essay will highlight the effects and supports of Down syndrome in children.

Effect:

It is well known that children have Down syndrome within physical features. They are not different than a person who does not have Down syndrome, but their physical features are quite different such as, facial appearance in the face, which is flatter. They also have a slant within their eyes, smaller ears and protruding tongue which is slightly bigger and suspends out a part from the mouth. (2)

Children with Down syndrome are affec...

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...to be independent even. (4)

Individuals with Down syndrome are unique and special they need to be treated as normal people even if they are different. As every passes people celebrate a day out of the month for children with Down syndrome. It was established since 1979. In this day people spread the awareness on what down syndrome is and let everyone know more information about it . The annual day of the Down syndrome awareness is March 21st. (5)

Overall, every child has the right path to learn and even though there born with an extra chromosome it just makes them that more special and people should accept them for the people they are. They should have their rights to live normally like everyone and do not make them feel of their disability. Moreover, the government could help the parents who have children with Down syndrome in order to tackle many obstacles.