1. Down Syndrome Title Page The Down Syndrome WWW Page was established in February of 1995 and has been (and still is) compiled from the contributions of members of the Down http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

2. Down Syndrome Health Issues - Medical Essays And Information Down syndrome to participate in a study to identify genetic and environmental factors related to congenital heart disease in Down syndrome. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

3. Genetic Conditions / Rare Conditions Information Site DiGeorge syndrome. Down syndrome (Trisomy 21, see chromosome syndromes) Dubowitz syndrome Genetic clinics, centers, departments http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

4. National Association For Down Syndrome In Chicago. Includes a bulletin board. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

5. Growth Charts For Children With Down Syndrome About the author About Down Syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which there are three 21st chromosomes instead of the usual two. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

6. Down Syndrome For New Parents Dedicated to providing parents with information about Down syndrome. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. Down's Syndrome Association Provides information, counselling and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers, as well as for professionals. Also a http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. Mosaic Down Syndrome On The Web A central location for Mosaic Down Syndrome information. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

9. Independence Day Every Day The San Diego Union-Tribune She was born with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes mental retardation and abnormal facial features. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. Down Syndrome Home Genetic Disorder Corner What Can Our Chromosomes Tell Us? Down Syndrome http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Iahp.org : | : Down Syndrome reading tay sachs disease tay sachs down syndrome genetic disorders motivation medicine hemophilia needs autistic asperger s success asperger s syndrome http://www.iahp.org/Down_Sy.87.0.html

Send Page to A Friend Print Page Overview Goals ... Website Questions and Comments These old-fashioned labels are not found in the literature of The Institutes but rather the term "brain-injured". This refers to the entire spectrum of brain injury from profound coma to mild learning problems and every kind and degree of brain injury in between. Request Information About Brain Injury Programs for Brain-Injured Children What To Do About Your Brain-Injured Child Course ... The Institutes Developmental Profile Down Syndrome Parents from around the world have helped their children diagnosed with Down syndrome move along the path to wellness. Using the programs developed by The Institutes, children diagnosed with Down syndrome have been able to improve function and, in many cases, perform at peer level-and above. The Institutes offers a comprehensive program that focuses on neurological growth and development. Our goal is intellectual, physical, physiological, and social growth towards excellence for each child. The best way for parents to learn about The Institutes program is to attend the What To Do About Your Brain-Injured Child Course . This is a five-day intensive course for the parents of brain-injured children. The objective of the course is to teach parents about the field of child brain development so that they may use that knowledge to give their children the opportunity to achieve wellness.

12. Down Syndrome - Genetics Home Reference What are the genetic changes related to down syndrome? Can down syndrome be inherited? What does it mean if a disorder seems to run in my family? http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=downsyndrome

Home What's New Browse Handbook ... Search Down syndrome Related Chromosome(s) Quick links to this topic NIH Publications National Institutes of Health MedlinePlus Health Information Educational resources Information pages Patient support For patients and families Gene Tests DNA test labs ClinicalTrials.gov Research studies PubMed Recent literature OMIM Genetic disorder catalog References Down syndrome On this page: What is Down syndrome? How common is Down syndrome? ... help with understanding Down syndrome? What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is associated with mental retardation, a characteristic facial appearance, and poor muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. People with Down syndrome are at an increased risk for heart defects, digestive problems such as gastroesophageal reflux or celiac disease, and hearing loss. Additionally, some people with Down syndrome have reduced activity of the thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ in the lower neck that produces hormones. How common is Down syndrome?

13. Down Syndrome Overview - A Genetic Disorder down syndrome is a genetic disorder that includes a combination of birth defects including some degree of mental retardation, characteristic facial features http://www.moondragon.org/obgyn/pediatric/downsyndrome.html

(This page is best viewed with 800x600 monitor display) MoonDragon's Pediatric Information Down Syndrome Overview What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that includes a combination of birth defects including some degree of mental retardation, characteristic facial features and, often, heart defects, visual and hearing impairment and other health problems. The severity of all of these problems varies greatly among affected individuals. Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic birth defects, affecting approximately one in 800 to 1,000 babies. It generally is caused by an extra chromosome, the structures in cells that contain hereditary information. In this country, there are approximately 350,000 individuals with Down syndrome, according to the National Down Syndrome Society. Life expectancy among adults with Down syndrome is about 55 years, though life span varies. What causes Down syndrome? Do children with Down syndrome have special health problems? childhood immunizations Can Down syndrome be cured or prevented?

14. Down Syndrome Learn about this genetic disorder, the causes, other health problems that can happen, and what life is like. http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/birth_defect/down_syndrome.html

KidsHealth Kids Kids' Health Problems You have probably seen people who have Down syndrome. They have certain physical features, such as a flatter face, upward slanting eyes, and a somewhat larger tongue. They may have medical problems, too, such as heart defects. And they usually have some mental retardation, which means they may have trouble learning. But despite their challenges, kids with Down syndrome can go to regular schools, make friends, enjoy life, and get jobs when they're older. To understand why Down syndrome happens, you need to understand a little about chromosomes. What's a chromosome? They are thread-like structures within each cell and are made up of genes. Genes provide the information that determines everything about people, from hair color to whether they are girls or boys. Most people have 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46. But something goes wrong with the chromosomes for a baby with Down syndrome. He or she either has an extra chromosome (47 instead of 46) or one chromosome has an extra part. This extra genetic material causes problems with the way their bodies develop. Health Problems Are Common Babies with Down syndrome tend to develop more slowly than other babies do. They may start walking later than other babies. About half are born with

15. What Are Genetic Disorders? genetic disorders are medical conditions caused by mutations in a gene or a down syndrome and Turner s syndrome are examples of this type of disorder. http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders/whataregd/

Genetic Science Learning Center at The University of Utah Home About Us Feedback ... Genetic Disorder Corner What are Genetic Disorders? What are Genetic Disorders? Genetic disorders are medical conditions caused by mutations in a gene or a set of genes. Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence of a gene. They can happen at any time, from when we are a single cell to when we are 90. Or even older! Some people say that there are disorder genes. It is not a gene, or genes, however, that cause the illness, but a mutation that causes the normal genes to operate improperly. It is better to say that there are mutated genes that cause genetic disorders. We can separate genetic disorders into four categories: Chromosome Abnormalities In some disorders, entire chromosomes , or large segments of them, are missing, duplicated, or otherwise altered. Down Syndrome and Turner's Syndrome are examples of this type of disorder. More about chromosome abnormalities Single-Gene Disorders Some disorders result when a mutation causes the protein product of a single gene to be altered or missing. An example of this kind of disorder is sickle cell anemia. More about single-gene disorders Multifactorial Disorders Multifactorial disorders result from mutations in multiple genes, often coupled with environmental causes. The complicated bases of these diseases make them difficult to study and to treat. Heart disorder, diabetes and cancer are examples of this type of disorder.

16. Down Syndrome down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by extra genetic material. National down syndrome Society National Association for down syndrome http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders/karyotype/downsyndrome.cfm

Genetic Science Learning Center at The University of Utah Home About Us Feedback ... What Can Our Chromosomes Tell Us? Down Syndrome Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by extra genetic material. It affects over 350,000 people in the United States alone and is the most common (1 in 800 live births) imbalance in the number of autosomes in people. The effects of Down Syndrome vary greatly from person to person but can include mental retardation, eyes that slant upward, and heart defects. People with Down Syndrome have 3 copies of chromosome 21. For this reason, Down Syndrome is also called " Trisomy Where does the extra chromosome come from? In 90% of Trisomy 21 cases, the additional chromosome comes from the mother's egg. Additional Resources National Down Syndrome Society National Association for Down Syndrome

17. DSAT An organization created by parents, dedicated to providing a social and information network for parents. Also includes detailed information about the genetic disorder. http://dsat.ca/

Welcome to DSAT We are a non-profit organization providing support and information to parents of children with Down syndrome, students and teachers. Our objective is to make information accessible to as many people as possible around the world. DSAT Provides the Following: New Parent Kits Educators Resource Guide Resources, books/magazines Mini-Conferences/Workshops "The DownWrite Special" Newsletter Camp-Talk-a-lot Speech Program After Four Friendship Club West End Friendship Club Youth, Teen and Adult Groups Parent Support Hospital/new family visits Members available to speak to groups/schools about Down syndrome Social Events Teen Dance Fundraising events Web site - www.dsat.ca

18. Down Syndrome Resources For Children down syndrome Facts Learn more about this common genetic disorder and cause of mental retardation by review these down syndrome facts. http://pediatrics.about.com/od/downsyndrome/

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zfs=0;zCMt='a12' About Pediatrics Medical Advice Diseases and Conditions Down Syndrome Pediatrics Essentials Baby Names Ideal Body Weight Calculator ... Help zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Pediatrics newsletter! See Online Courses Search Pediatrics Down Syndrome Resources for Children Down syndrome (DS), or trisomy 21, is the most common genetic cause of developmental disabilities and mental retardation. It is caused by a baby getting extra genetic material from chromosome 21. It occurs in about 1 in 700 births, is more common in pregnancies with a mother over age 35, and it is more common in boys. Alphabetical Recent Down Syndrome Down Syndrome is the most frequent genetic cause of mental retardation and associated medical problems included congenital heart disease, hypothyroidism, hearing loss and vision disorders. Learn about screening tests and health supervision guidelines for children with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome Facts Learn more about this common genetic disorder and cause of mental retardation by review these down syndrome facts.

19. Down Syndrome In Children down syndrome is the most frequent genetic cause of mental retardation and associated down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by an error in cell http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/conditions/l/bldown_syndrome.htm

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zfs=0;zCMt='a12' About Pediatrics Medical Advice Diseases and Conditions ... Down Syndrome Down Syndrome in Children Pediatrics Essentials Baby Names Ideal Body Weight Calculator ... Help zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Pediatrics newsletter! See Online Courses Search Pediatrics Down Syndrome in Children Facts About Down Syndrome Table of Contents Down syndrome The Chromosomal Basis of Down syndrome The Occurrence of Down syndrome Prenatal Screening and Diagnostic Testing ... Questions and Answers about Down syndrome Related Resources Children with Special Needs From Other Guides Down Syndrome Special Education Down Syndrome Parenting Special Needs Elsewhere on the Web National Down Syndrome Society Down Syndrome Health Issues Down Syndrome Health Supervision for Children with Down Syndrome ... Growth Charts for Children with Down Syndrome Down Syndrome Named after John Langdon Down, the first physician to identify the syndrome, Down syndrome is the most frequent genetic cause of mild to moderate mental retardation and associated medical problems and occurs in one out of 800 live births, in all races and economic groups. Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an additional third chromosome 21 or "trisomy 21."

20. Trisomy 21, Down Syndrome, Results From Genetic Disorder Tests, Amniocentesis, C Trisomy 21 (down syndrome) is a genetic disorder that occurs when an extra copy of the chromosome is present in the 21st chromosomal pairing. http://www.paternityangel.com/Preg_info_zone/Disorders/Trisomy21.htm

Home Timeline Men's Info Personal_ Calendar ... Shopping Calculators... Due Date Calcs Weight Gain Calc Most Popular... Baby's Week-by-Week Development Baby's Development in Pictures Baby Names Database Sexual Relations During Pregnancy ... Becoming Pregnant (How it all happens) Navigation... Down Syndrome - Trisomy 21 Introduction Trisomy 21 - Down Syndrome Trisomy 18, Edward Syndrome Trisomy 13, Patau Syndrome Neural Tube and Ventral Wall Defects William's Syndrome ... Cri Du Chat Syndrome Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) is a genetic disorder that occurs when an extra copy of the chromosome is present in the 21st chromosomal pairing. This is the most common form of genetic disorders in humans. Some statistics claim that as many as 1 in 700 embryos are Trisomy 21. The risk of carrying a Trisomy 21 child increases with age (after 35, the risk increases dramatically). See the article on Genetic Testing Options in Pregnancy for details of screening programs and genetic diagnostic techniques available. Mental retardation is an inevitable result of this extra chromosome. Down Syndrome also carries with it major risk of heart defects as well as gastrointestinal problems associated with intestine or esophagus blockages.

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