Down syndrome is an anomaly caused by an extra chromosome. More scientifically, the chromosome is redundant in the pair 21, where scientific name trisomy 21.
People with Down syndrome are similar, have common features. Generally, their size is smaller, the members and the fingers are shorter, the neck is flat, the eyes are slanted ... Internal differences can sometimes be observed as a congenital cardiac muscle. They are often myopic.
Down syndrome suffer from a serious mental, ranging from light to heavy. They learn and process information more slowly. Learning to talk and walking are delayed, however, the emotional skills are usually normal.
The trisomic is aware of his illness, which may sadden to cause a depression. Psychological counseling is often recommended.
It is suggested not to place the child in a ghetto. A child with Down syndrome surrounded by healthy children is growing rapidly. At the beginning of the integration, according to the handicap, the presence of a specialist or a relative insider may be necessary.
Some people with Down syndrome have become famous Pascal Duquenne (actor), Stephane Ginnsz (actor), Chris Burke (actor), Emeline Dubois (graduate), Nathalie Nechtschein (writer).
18 mai 2010
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