Down

Syndrome
GROUP 1
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder resulting
from an extra full or partial copy of chromosome
21, leading to developmental changes and physical
features characteristic of the condition. It's
associated with varying degrees of intellectual
disability and developmental delays. Common
physical traits include decreased muscle tone,
distinctive eye shape, and a flattened facial profile.
What exactly happens
in Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome is a condition in which
a person has an extra chromosome or
an extra piece of a chromosome. This
extra copy changes how a baby's body
and brain develop. It can cause both
mental and physical challenges during
their lifetime.
What are the 5
characteristics of
down syndrome?
People with Down syndrome often have
a characteristic facial appearance that
includes a flattened appearance to the
face, outside corners of the eyes that
point upward (up-slanting palpebral
fissures), small ears, a short neck , and a
tongue that tends to stick out of the
mouth.
How does Down
syndrome affect a
person's life?
Even with a healthy diet, people with
Down syndrome are more likely to be
overweight than the general population.
They also have a higher risk of sight and
hearing problems, hypothyroidism,
problems with their bones and gut
defects. Less than half of babies born
with Down syndrome have a congenital
heart defect.
 Symptoms of Down
Syndrome includes:
• A flattened face, especially the bridge
of the nose.
• Almond-shaped eyes that slant up.
• A short neck.
• Small ears.
• A tongue that tends to stick out of the
mouth.
• Tiny white spots on the iris (colored
part) of the eye.
• Small hands and feet.
• A single line across the palm of the
hand (palmar crease)