Down’s syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disease that occurs before birth, as a result of a defect in the number of chromosomes, where the healthy person consists of 46 chromosomes, while the patient consists of Down syndrome of 47 chromosomes, the chromosomes are responsible for carrying genetic traits inherited from the mother and father.
The parents of the child with Down’s syndrome are genetically sound, and abnormalities in the child’s chromosomes occur randomly during their development. They are detected early when the fetus is in the mother’s womb through periodic examinations, sonar sessions, or postpartum by direct observation or gene examination.
Likelihood of having a child with Down syndrome
Medicine has not discovered the main causes of the disease, but they found a number of factors that raise the likelihood of having an infected child, including:
- If you are 35 years of age or older.
- If you have a brother or sister who has the disease.
- If you have a child with Down syndrome in the past.
Symptoms of Down Syndrome
People with Down syndrome suffer from physical and mental disabilities, have problems with their immune system, and have a higher incidence of diseases such as leukemia, heart disease and thyroid problems. The average age range is 50 to 60 years, Features a special face and body, such as:
- flat face.
- Small ears.
- slanting eyes.
- Small mouth.
- Short neck.
- Hands and legs short.
- Muscles and joints are weak.
Most children with Down syndrome have problems with the heart, intestines, hearing, and breathing, which can weaken their respiratory and auditory systems, but are considered treatable. The IQ of a person with Down’s syndrome is low for his age, where the adult’s brain and Down’s syndrome equate the mind of an 8-year-old.
As for social understanding, this is a strong point for people with Down Syndrome, who have the ability to deal socially with others and make friends. They can also learn social customs through imitation and simulation.
Dealing with Down Syndrome
A child with Down’s syndrome may require more attention than any other natural child, because of his low mental abilities and immunity, but simple steps can lead to a normal life with him:
- Encouraging him to be independent, and self-confident.
- To support his continuous linguistic and linguistic development.
- Give him personal freedom to practice his daily activities alone.
- To raise awareness in the neighborhood and the school regarding the behavior of people with Down Syndrome.