Syndromes

The extra chromosome causes Down syndrome. After fertilization; cells start to divide rapidly. Depending on how the cell divides determines what type of Down syndrome the child has. Mosaic Down syndrome is obtained when a cell divides abnormally, creating a string of cells with the extra chromosome. A child with Mosaic Down syndrome has both cells: the normal 46 chromosomes, and the Down syndrome 47 chromosomes. It is believed that babies with Mosaic Down syndrome experience mild symptoms of the disorder

in Noonan Syndrome. Many studies listed other cognitive functions that may be impacted by NS, and depending on the nature of the function, it could have a negative impact on language and speech. “Identification of attention problems and other psychiatric comorbidities will be an important element in developing appropriate educational and treatment goals to benefit individuals with Noonan syndrome” (Pierpont et al., 2014, p.391). Since some links have been made between Noonan Syndrome and delays

Elena Anderson: (in a frightened voice) But…. But….. What is Down Syndrome? Jane O'Brien: (In a comforting voice) First, calm down, Miss Anderson. I know it’s hard for you to hear your baby has Down syndrome but please take a deep breath, I will explain everything you need to know. First of all, Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that involves birth defects, intellectual disabilities, and characteristic facial features. Additionally, it often involves heart defects, visual and hearing impairments

People with down syndrome go to public schools with everyone else and graduate from high school and sometimes get college degrees. They are like anyone else and can be employed in a variety of jobs. They can work in offices, corporations, hospitals, restaurants, and et cetera. People with down syndrome contribute a lot to society. They are active in social, educational, and recreational activities. Some activities

Understanding Down Syndrome Down syndrome is one of the most commonly occurring genetic chromosomal disorder. One in every 800 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome. It has been estimated that approximately 400,000 people are living with Down syndrome in the United States (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). I have a family member and a friend who have given birth to babies born with Down syndrome. Neither my family member or friend was screen for Down syndrome during pregnancy

What is Asperger Syndrome you ask? It is a rare type of autism that affects about two out of 10,000 children. The definition of autism is a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts. It is sometimes difficult to identify an individual having Asperger syndrome as it hardly shows any physiological effects, but the social impairment and difficulty these individuals

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a clinical diagnosis and is a connective tissue disorder characterized by a variety of degrees of joint hypermobility, skin extensibility and tissue fragility. If you have the vascular variety of EDS there is a likely 50% chance it could be passed down from parent to child. When trying to clinically define the pain in EDS, the findings are poor. There are nine different types of EDS and each type is distinguished from others but that depends

experience cognitive delays, but the intellectual disability is usually mild. (Antonarakis SE, 2004). People born with Down syndrome have a variety of birth defects such as heart defects or even digestive abnormalities. (Ackerman, 2012). People with Down syndrome also have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. (Di Domenico, 2013). Most cases of Down syndrome are caused by the trisomy of chromosome 21 instead of having the usual pair of chromosome 21. (Hollis 2013). Researchers believe

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, “… is caused by a caregiver who uses various techniques to induce symptoms in a child – giving the child drugs, tampering with medications, contaminating a feeding tube, or even smothering the child, for example” (Comer, 2014, p. 238). I assume that this diagnosis is psychologically brought about. Something inside the brain of the person who is diagnosed with this syndrome seeks a special kind of attention. I would almost view it as an addiction. In ways they are craving

Asperger’s Syndrome: A look into a new face of Autism Spectrum Disorders By John Grove Autism has many faces and facets involved in a complex disorder. Autism is a distinct group of complex disorders that involve issues with communicative disorders, social impairment as well as other complexities such as restrictive, repetitive, and stereotyped behavior. Autism Spectrum Disorders include disorders such as Asperger’s, Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Development Disorder, and Childhood