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    Down Syndrome is a condition caused by an extra chromosome 21, leading to physical and mental changes. It is characterized by intellectual disability, poor muscle tone, cardiovascular issues, and instability in the neck vertebrae that requires avoiding neck flexion activities without clearance. Prader-Willi Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a missing or nonfunctional chromosome 15, resulting in an intense appetite that can cause obesity, as well as intellectual disability, short stature, and behavioral issues. Fragile X Syndrome is caused by genetic changes affecting brain function and causes intellectual disability, large ears, and joint flexibility. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome stems from a woman drinking alcohol during pregnancy and manifests as abnormal facial features, growth problems, and intellectual disability.

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    Down Syndrome is a condition caused by an extra chromosome 21, leading to physical and mental changes. It is characterized by intellectual disability, poor muscle tone, cardiovascular issues, and instability in the neck vertebrae that requires avoiding neck flexion activities without clearance. Prader-Willi Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a missing or nonfunctional chromosome 15, resulting in an intense appetite that can cause obesity, as well as intellectual disability, short stature, and behavioral issues. Fragile X Syndrome is caused by genetic changes affecting brain function and causes intellectual disability, large ears, and joint flexibility. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome stems from a woman drinking alcohol during pregnancy and manifests as abnormal facial features, growth problems, and intellectual disability.

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    Intellectual Disability Notes

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    Jenny Rajan
    Down Syndrome is a condition caused by an extra chromosome 21, leading to physical and mental changes. It is characterized by intellectual disability, poor muscle tone, cardiovascular issues, and instability in the neck vertebrae that requires avoiding neck flexion activities without clearance. Prader-Willi Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a missing or nonfunctional chromosome 15, resulting in an intense appetite that can cause obesity, as well as intellectual disability, short stature, and behavioral issues. Fragile X Syndrome is caused by genetic changes affecting brain function and causes intellectual disability, large ears, and joint flexibility. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome stems from a woman drinking alcohol during pregnancy and manifests as abnormal facial features, growth problems, and intellectual disability.

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    Down Syndrome (also called Trisomy 21)


    a. A condition in which a person has an extra chromosome
    i. Chromosomes are small packets of genes
    ii. The extra chromosome causes physical and mental
    changes to the body.
    b. Common physical features
    i. Short in height
    ii. Small hands and feet
    iii. Almond shaped eyes
    iv. Flat nose bridge
    c. Symptoms (Be familiar with this)
    i. Intellectual disability (usually mild or moderate)
    ii. Poor muscle tone
    iii. Cardiovascular issues
    iv. Atlantoaxial instability
    d. Contraindications (KNOW THIS)
    i. Due to poor muscle tone experienced
    by children with down syndrome, their
    neck is highly mobile, specifically at
    the atlantoaxial joint.
    ii. As a result, when the child flexes their
    neck it could pressure on their spinal
    cord
    iii. AVOID: neck flexion activities
    (headstand/somersault); need
    clearance for sports
    2. Prader-Willi
    a. A genetic condition in which the person is missing chromosome 15 or it’s nonfunctional.
    b. Symptoms:
    i. immense appetite (eat a lot which can lead to obesity)-KNOW THIS
    ii. Intellectual disability (usually mild to moderate)
    iii. Short in height
    iv. Behavioral issues (tantrums)
    3. Fragile X Syndrome
    a. A condition caused by changes in genetic material which mainly
    affects brain function. Symptoms:
    i. Intellectual disability (difficulty learning and with
    functional tasks)
    ii. Large ears and hypermobile
    4. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    a. A condition caused by a woman drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
    b. Symptoms:
    i. Abnormal facial features
    ii. Growth problems
    iii. Intellectual disability (problems with learning and functional skills)

    Note: As you may have noticed, all of these types of syndromes lead to some degree of intellectual
    disability. In addition, you may have also noticed that these conditions cause changes in the body’s
    appearances. You do not have to memorize the information, but it is good to become aware of what
    they are. I would highly suggest memorizing the red areas.

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