Essay On Down Syndrome
explanatory Essay
1142 words
Sierra Battaglia
Ms.Green
English 1
February 13,2014
Down Syndrome
It is believed that people with Down Syndrome has been around for a while. In 1959 Professor Jérome Lejeune proved that Down's syndrome is a chromosomal irregularity.Parents in that time were ashamed of their children with disabilities.In 1944 kids with disabilities did not have the right to have an education. Not until 1971 it was recognized that it should be legal for people with learning disabilities to get an education.Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has heightened dramatically in modern decades from 25 in 1983 to 60 today. People with down syndrome have an increased risk for certain medical conditions such as heart disease,brain atrophy and learning disorders.(downs-syndrome association)
Down's syndrome is not a disease and therefore people with Down syndrome do not suffer nor are they victims of their condition.Down Syndrome is a natural disorder coming from a chromosome defect. It is a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Which causes mental impairment and physical deformity.For example short stature , broad facial profile and weak muscle tone.It occurs in approximately one in every 800 live births.It is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder. Down syndrome is not related to race, nationality, religion or socioeconomic status.(medline plus)
Children with Down syndrome are normally smaller, and their physical and mental improvements are slower compared to children who are unaffected.Some of the physical features in children have flattening of the back of the head, slanting of the eyelids, small skin folds at the inner corner of the eyes, depressed nasal bridge, slightly smaller ears, smal...
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... in positive ways, particularly during adolescence. Treatments might include going to a behavioral specialist and taking medications.(Eunice kennedy shriver national institute of child health and human development)
There is no specific treatment for down syndrome. A child born with a gastrointestinal blockage may need major surgery immediately after birth. Or a Certain heart defect may require surgery depending on how serious it is. Obesity can be a problem in older kids or adults so they need to keep active but before they do so they have to get their hips and neck examined. Behavioral discipline can help people with Down syndrome and their families deal with the frustration, anger, and compulsive behavior that will occur. Parents should learn to help a person with Down syndrome deal with frustration and anger. Although, it is important to encourage independence.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that people with down's syndrome have been around for a while.
- Explains that down's syndrome is not a disease and therefore people with it do not suffer nor are victims of it.
- Explains that children with down syndrome are normally smaller, and their physical and mental improvements are slower compared to children who are unaffected.
- Explains that 80% of children with down syndrome are born to women under 35 years of age. younger women have higher fertility rates.
- Explains that down syndrome can be diagnosed by screen testing in the second trimester. an ultrasound or blood test can help show if the baby is developing or at risk of having it.
- Explains that babies with down syndrome have congenital heart disease, which could lead to high blood pressure in the lungs. some defects are minor and can be treated with medicine.
- Explains that children with down syndrome have vision problems, cataracts, hearing loss, and ear infections, which can be treated easily.
- Explains that hypothyroidism is when the thyroid makes little or no thyroid hormone. it occurs more in children with down syndrome than children without it.
- Explains that children with down syndrome have a 10 to 15 times higher risk than kids without down syndrome of getting leukemia.
- Explains that poor muscle tone is a minor setback when rolling over, sitting up, crawling, and walking. parents can work with breastfeeding experts and pediatric nutritionists to establish proper nutrition.
- Explains that children with down syndrome may have missing bones in the upper part of the spine that can press on the spinal cord and increase the risk for injury.
- Explains that epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries, and strokes can lead to brain atrophy. mental health and emotional problems can occur in children with down syndrome.
- Explains that there is no specific treatment for down syndrome. behavioral discipline can help people with down syndrome and their families deal with frustration, anger, and compulsive behavior.
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- The Chromosome Disorder Down Syndromeopinion essayApproximately one third of babies born with Down syndrome have heart defects, most of which are now successfully correctable. Some individuals are born with gastrointestinal tract problems that can be surgically corrected.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the chromosome disorder down syndrome is the most common and readily identifiable chromosomal condition associated with mental retardation.
- Explains that 4,000 children with down syndrome are born in the u.s. each year, or about 1 in every 800 to 1,000 live births.
- Explains that there are over 50 clinical signs of down syndrome, but it is rare to find all or even most of them in one person.
- Explains that children with down syndrome are smaller than their non-disabled peers, and their physical and intellectual development is slower.
- Explains that approximately one third of babies born with down syndrome have heart defects, most of which are correctable. some individuals have gastrointestinal tract problems that can be surgically corrected.
- Explains that some people with down syndrome may have atlantoaxial instability, a condition that makes them more prone to injury if they participate in activities which overextend or flex the neck.
- Explains that children with down syndrome may become obese as they grow older. a supervised diet and exercise program may help reduce this problem.
- Recommends that parents enroll their child in an infant development/early intervention program, which offers special instruction in language, cognitive, self-help, and social skills, as well as specific exercises for gross and fine motor development.
- Explains that there is a wide variation in mental abilities, behavior, and developmental progress in individuals with down syndrome.
- Opines that it is important for families and all members of the school's education team to place few limitations on potential capabilities. teaching tasks in a step-by-step manner with frequent reinforcement and consistent feedback has proven successful.
607 wordsRead More - Down Syndrome Chromosome Twenty Oneexplanatory essay... of through surgery or therapy. However people with Down syndrome tend to be very kind hearted people and good easy going people. They can still preform everyday task as normal people without the disease can. People with Down syndrome can still go to work and have jobs. These jobs however should be an easier job than usual.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that down syndrome affects one out of 700 children born in the united states. it is associated with intellectual disability, a characteristic facial appearance, and reduced muscle tone during infancy.
- Explains that down syndrome occurs as the result of having an extra twenty first chromosome in the cell.
- Explains that the disease of down syndrome is not found within a certain gender or race, but is found equally between all races and genders.
- Explains that down syndrome can be detected before having a child. pregnancies with low levels of afp can have screening tests done.
- Explains that down syndrome affects the person's life by reduced cognitive skills and ultimately has an effect on their lifespan.
- Explains that there is no cure for down syndrome, but some of the added affects can be treated by surgical repair.
- Explains that physical therapy is used to help with motor skills, since there is no cure for down syndrome. parents should learn to teach their child at the child's own pace.
- Opines that people with down syndrome tend to be kind-hearted and easy-going people. they can still preform everyday tasks as normal people without the disease can.
- Cites winders, p. c., pt. (n.d.). physical therapy & down syndrome.
923 wordsRead More - Translating Dosage Compensation to Trisomy 21explanatory essayAccording to Gould and Dyer (2011), characteristics in people with Down syndrome are typically a small head with a flat facial profile, eyes are slanted and the irises contain a Brushfield spots, mouth tends to hand open, large tongue, and high-arched palate. The person can also have small and a single palmar crease, hypotonic muscles, joints are loose, cervical abnormalities, short stature, delay in developmental stages, sexual development is delayed or incomplete, and children are at risk for other problems such as visual issues, hearing problems, obstructions in the digestive tract, celiac diseas...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that down syndrome is an example of trisomy due to there are three chromosomes that are present versus two in the 21 position.
- Explains that people with down syndrome have a small head, flat facial profile, eyes are slanted, mouth tends to hand open, hypotonic muscles, joints are loose, cervical abnormalities, short stature, delay in developmental stages, sexual development is delayed or incomplete.
- Explains that the research of translating dosage of the trisomy 21 gene was done to see if the human x-inactivation could be put into the one copy that has the extra chromosome.
- Explains that the people that contributed to the study found a way that they could robust the competence of chromosome 21 to be silenced.
- Explains that silencing chromosome 21 in vitro can increase the health of a child mentally and physically. nurses can treat the child just like any other child regardless of their genetic composition.
- Explains that xist expression triggers chromosome 21 repression and reverses deficits in cell proliferation and neural progenitors, which has implications for hypocellularity in down's syndrome brain.
- Introduces gould, b.e., and dyer, r.m. (2011). pathophysiology for the health professions.
798 wordsRead More - Down Syndromeexplanatory essayMany people with Down syndrome suffer from a variety of health problems. The most common and significant symptom is mental retardation, which ranges from mild to moderate. People with Down syndrome suffer from congenital heart defects, which affect approximately 40-50% of these people. Their poor muscle tone makes much physical activity difficult. There are many hormonal problems, mainly thyroid disease. People with Down syndrome suffer from circulatory problems, respiratory ailments, ...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that down syndrome is a birth defect caused by abnormalities in the genes and is not inherited, meaning that parents do not pass this onto their children.
- Explains that in the 1960s, the condition became known as down syndrome in honor of the english doctor john langdon down, who studied people with mental retardation.
- Explains that people with down syndrome suffer from mental retardation, congenital heart defects, circulatory problems, respiratory ailments, and digestive problems.
- Explains that children with down syndrome have difficulty with their cognitive (thinking) abilities, problem solving, memory retention, social, language, and motor skills.
- Opines that although people with disabilities are becoming more acceptable in society, we still have a long way to go.
- Explains that there is genetic research and studies in biochemistry to find a way to prevent down syndrome. the human genome project is identifying the genes in the human body.
- Explains that down syndrome is caused very early in the development of the fetus. there are four prenatal tests used to detect this condition.
- Opines that people afflicted with down syndrome should be treated with respect and dignity just like you and me. they are productive individuals and have many things to offer.
1123 wordsRead More - Down Syndrome Genetics Abnormalityexplanatory essayDown syndrome is found in one in every 691 babies in the United States! (Global Down Syndrome Para 12). The abnormality in physical and mental traits of this genetic disease has made it moderately difficult for those who are diagnosed to live. Their lifestyle and their parents are more complicated than a regular human being because of the extra attention towards health and education needed. But with extensive medical care and proper techniques families are able to get through the illness.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that down syndrome is found in one in every 691 babies in the united states. the abnormality in physical and mental traits of this genetic disease makes it moderately difficult for those diagnosed to live.
- Explains that living with down syndrome can be lethal because of the major medical complications assorted with the disease.
- Explains that normal human beings have 46 chromosomes, 23 from each parent, whereas those with down syndrome have 47 because of a fault during the cell division process.
- Explains that in 90% of trisomy 21 cases, the additional chromosome comes from the mother's egg. maternal age reflects the likelihood of having a child with the illness.
- Explains that down syndrome is the least researched and sponsored genetic disease but the most common in america. recent studies have shown they can silence the extra chromosome which halts extra compounds to be produced.
- Opines that more medical study would greatly aid scientists, doctors and those with the syndrome to overcome it. laboratory and medical research goes hand-in-hand and is a complicated, long and expensive process.
- Explains that doctors are capable of taking tests and observing signs to quickly treat the disease in its earlier stages, in order to prevent or lessen the potential symptoms.
- Explains that people with down syndrome are able to live normal lives except for the obvious assistance needed. though they suffer from mental retardation, they can still produce feelings and emotions.
- Explains that mental retardation is the most effective symptoms of down syndrome. depending on the person, mild to moderate intellectual delay can be expressed.
- Explains that down syndrome patients' communication and educational level is slower, which makes it harder for them to converse with others. special schools and sessions are accessible so they’re able to learn at their own pace.
- Explains that those affected by the syndrome possess many unique talents and characteristics. they express honesty, creativity, and carrying potentials.
- Explains that dr. jerome lejeune discovered down syndrome 140 years ago, but there is no cure for the disease. there are many medicines indicated to treat the pain of the symptoms.
- Explains that down syndrome is a distinctive yet undiscovered genetic disease that is slowly unveiling its cure.
- Cites down syndrome's behavior, in a.d.a.m. medical encyclopedia, from the ncbi.
- Explains that lab work raises potential for gene therapy breakthrough in down syndrome.
908 wordsRead More - Down Syndromeexplanatory essayThe diagnosis of the syndrome can be made shortly after birth. Most parents who find out their child has it have conflicting emotions. These can include shock, feelings of disbelief, feelings of sorrow, guilt and feelings of embarrassment. In the past, most babies who had Down syndrome were put into an institution. Today the trend is to keep the child at home and have the child became a functioning member of society. Having a handicapped child can cause great stress. There is also a problem of explaining the condition to the other siblings. Down syndrome should not be explained to the other siblings as an illness. They should be told the child has a handicap. Parents should also be careful not to spend all their time with the child that has Down syndrome and spend equal time with all their children. Other relatives and friends should be told as soon as possible. It will normally make other people uncomfortable. They may not understand what the parent is feeling and say inappropriate things.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the eyes of nearly all children and adults with the syndrome slant slightly upwards. there is also a fold of skin that runs between the inner corner of the eye and the nose.
- Explains that hearing loss can cause speech problems in children.
- Explains that the syndrome is named after dr. langdon down, who was the first person to describe it in 1866.
- Explains that children with down syndrome weigh less than average at birth, are shorter than other children, and have flabby muscle tone and poor coordination due to less control over the motor nerves.
- Explains that there are three forms of down syndrome: trisomy 21 and mosaicism.
- Describes how they worked for an independent living center in little rock, which had two men and one woman who had downs. they were grateful for the attention they received and enjoyed their job.
1391 wordsRead More - The Causes Of Down Syndromeexplanatory essay“National Down syndrome society (NPSS) states that 1 in 700 babies in the United States are born with Down syndrome” (Health Line).The causes Down syndrome come from the parents; they carry their genes on to the child. “The genes are considered chromosomes, when the baby cell
In this essay, the author
- Explains that most mothers do not take the test due to the risk of miscarriage.
- Explains that students with down syndrome are continuing in high school, college, and careers but, since they have many medical complications, it can cause problems with them continuing their day to day lives.
- Explains that down syndrome is not a handicap birth defect, though they are more reliant on family more than others. brain development is the source of the issue when it comes to many problems dealing with it.
- Explains the causes of down syndrome, the effects it has on somebody, and the final results on how it works.
- Explains that down syndrome people have the extra copies of chromosomes, so they don't have their parent's gene. they have flat face structure, short neck, bulging tongue, poor muscle tone and eyes that slant upward
1623 wordsRead More - Down Syndrome : A Chromosomal Disorderexplanatory essayDown syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that occurs when a baby is born with an extra chromosome in each of their cells. It is the most common of the chromosomal disorders. One in every 691 babies is born with DS (Down syndrome) and there are approximately over 400,000 people living with DS in the United States today. Although it is not genetic, it has been proven that mothers older than thirty-five are more likely to have a baby with Down syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome have varied cognitive delays, meaning that they learn and develop slower than the average person, but they are still able to live normal lives. Many people with Down syndrome attend school, go to work, and are able to have normal relationships, such as marriage.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that down syndrome is a disorder that delays the development of children. it is associated with weak muscle tone, short neck, flat facial profile, upward slant to eyes, and floppiness.
- Explains that there is no real cure for down syndrome, but there are countless therapies that can benefit each patient’s specific needs.
- Explains that down syndrome occurs when a baby is born with an extra chromosome in each of their cells.
- Explains that due to the slow growth and developmental problems of people with down syndrome, they are more susceptible to certain medical problems.
1211 wordsRead More - Symptoms and Treatment of Human Down Syndromeexplanatory essayDown syndrome causes a person to have physical and learning disabilities. Both of these disabilities can be minor to severe. According to World of Health (2000), “physical problems include a small skull, a narrowed or flattened nose bridge, poor muscle tone, and multiple folds beneath the eyes” (para. 1). The most noticeable is intellectual disability, which is similar to dementia. However, effects of people with Down syndrome are very minor in their life, and does not change compared to a non-Down syndrome person. There are many medical risks and problems, but most are treatable. As a result, a person with Down syndrome will most likely have a long healthy life. They can live, play, ride bikes, marry, get jobs, and even have children.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that down syndrome causes a person to have physical and learning disabilities, which can be minor to severe. there are many medical risks, but most are treatable.
- Explains that 99% of down syndrome cases are completely random. translocation accounts for 3 to 4% of all cases, and one third are hereditary.
- Explains that down syndrome is mostly random and not hereditary, so it happens equally to both male and females regardless of race, ethnic, or nationality.
- Explains that there are heart defects that affect about one third of children with down syndrome, such as irregular openings in the walls that separate the heart's chambers.
- Explains that an obstructed duodenum is a common malformation of the gastrointestinal tract and can be surgically fixed after birth.
- Explains that a child with down syndrome will have delaying developments compared to non-down syndrome children due to weak muscles called hypotonia.
- Explains that there are no cures or even preventions for down syndrome, only fixes. doctors can fix heart defects and gastrointestinal tract problems, but the search for a cure is continuing.
- Explains that some treatments are immediate such as heart defects, while others require lifelong special diets. education is important so children can be put into special programs called early intervention that research has proven to improve life for people with down syndrome.
- Explains that physical therapy is an important treatment because it is foundation for other skills. it includes exercises to help build motor skills, muscle, and improve overall posture.
- Explains that speech therapy helps to improve communication and speak more effectively. people with down syndrome feel better when they understand language and how to communicate.
- Explains occupational therapy teaches people with down syndrome how to be independent such as eating, writing, and working. emotional and behavioral therapies are used to see responses and behaviors toward different situations.
- Explains that therapists try to understand why a child is acting out, create ways and strategies for avoiding or preventing situations from occurring, and teach better or more positive ways to respond to situations.
- Opines that after years of hard work, discovery, and support, humans will eventually find a cure for down syndrome.
- Cites down's syndrome awareness wk 18th-23rd from the gale student resources in context database.
- Cites the national down syndrome society website: http://www.ndss.org/down-syndrome/facts/meiosis.
1114 wordsRead More - Down Syndrome: An Intellectual and Developmental Disabilityexplanatory essayDown syndrome is a genetic condition which can cause intellectual and developmental disabilities. Persons affected with Down syndrome have the common will have an additional chromosome; instead of 46, they have 47 chromosomes. Down syndrome occurs in about one in every 733 births, making it one of the most common birth defect (Cadsa). The physical traits shared by Down syndrome children and adults make this genetic defect easily recognizable. As described on the website, The Arc (2010), these physical traits may include flattening of the back of the head, eyelids that slant upwards and outwards, small skin that folds at the inner corner of the eyes, flattened noses, small ears and a small mouth which will make the tongue seem large. Most will have decreased muscle tone, loose ligaments, small hands and feet, and overall, a smaller statue. There are two features that are not so recognizable and will affect fifty percent of those with Down syndrome; one line across the palm, and a big space between the first and second toes. Like most exceptionalities, not every child will have all of the physical characteristics described and may only show evidence of a few, yet others will exhibit the more severe attributes of Down syndrome. Physically and intellectually, children and adults with Down syndrome will have a broad spectrum of functionality. Typically, thos...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that while researching exceptionalities in the textbook educating exceptional children, they chose to research further into down syndrome, a common and easily identified exceptionality.
- Explains that down syndrome is a genetic condition that can cause intellectual and developmental disabilities. it occurs in about one in every 733 births.
- Explains that an amniocentesis can easily identify the chromosomal abnormality or after birth with a simple blood test performed on the newborn.
- Explains that cognitive development is defined as how a child learns and processes information. children with down syndrome tend to learn and show progress slower than their peers.
- Explains that research has shown that children with down syndrome benefit immensely with early intervention. based on the child's needs there are many specialist who can be obtained.
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