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Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, [12] also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. [3] It is usually associated with developmental delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic physical features.
A one-year-old with Down syndrome was overcome with giggles at her home in Walton, Kentucky, as her father performed a series a funny noises for her entertainment.Footage of Emmi, the giggling ...
Lily learns to live on her own. After graduating, she moves into a group home and eventually into her own apartment as part of an independent living program. [1] Lily seems to constantly strive toward her independence throughout the series. While in the group home, she says that while they are "like a family" she is eager to have her own space.
The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental age of an 8- or 9-year-old child, but this number varies widely. [3] At the same time, they enjoy a rich social and emotional awareness. [4] Down syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans, [3] occurring in about one per 1000 babies born each ...
Since meeting each other in a Down syndrome support group as toddlers, Austin Underwood and Jessica Smith have been inseparable, and now they're preparing to tie the knot!
Sensory deprivation or perceptual isolation [1] is the deliberate reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses. Simple devices such as blindfolds or hoods and earmuffs can cut off sight and hearing, while more complex devices can also cut off the sense of smell, touch, taste, thermoception (heat-sense), and the ability to know which way is down.
The 21st day of March (the 3rd month of the year) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. The General Assembly of the United Nations has decided to observe it each year since 2012. [2] Every year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day is observed to create awareness about Down ...