What is a Down Syndrome?

Hi, Sean here,



Some of you may be wondering, wait what is down syndrome? if this is the case then this post is just for you!



Down Syndrome is condition that slows the learning time for an individual, for example if it takes you and I to the age of 2 to walk, it could take a child with Down syndrome to the age of 4. (depending)



This is the most commonly known affect of D.S but there is lots more such as :



Hearing problems
Eye problems
Bone, muscle or joint problems
Heart disease
Seizure disorders
Developmental delays
Can affect different the immune system.

Studies show that 66-88 percent of children with D.S have a hearing loss of greater than 15 to 20 decimals in a single ear.

Children born with D.S can have crossed eyes and in rare cases cataracts can form

Many children born with D.S have development delays which delays the development of joint and or muscle. which means that some children when born can be very weak and highly fragile. This also means that they do not have a huge amount of control of their excretion system, which may lead to constipation.



What can make it hard for the family of a new born child with D.S is the fact that when only born it is impossible for a doctor to know what the child's mental or physical capabilities are.

However every person is unique and so it is not a guarantee that these problems may arise and if they do how bad they can become.

I hope this post is of help to you,

                                                         Sean.