Siblings of individuals with autism or Down syndrome: Effects on adult lives. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 2007; 51 :682–696.Orsmond, G.I., & Seltzer, M.M. (2007a). Siblings of individuals with autism or Down syndrome: Effects on adult lives. Journal of intellectual ...
(2) Are there gender effects on the sibling relationship and sibling experience in these two groups? (3) Which factors are predictive of variation in the sibling relationship for siblings of adults with ASD or DS? 展开 关键词: adulthood autism Down syndrome siblings ...
You can’t tell what type of Down syndrome someone has by how they look. The effects of all three types are very similar, but someone with mosaic Down syndrome may not have as many symptoms because fewer cells have the extra chromosome. So it's possible to have undiagnosed mosaic Down sy...
Due to recent advances in medical care and social inclusion, life expectancy has increased dramatically for individuals with Down syndrome. A majority of infants with Down syndrome survive 1 year, and half of the people with Down syndrome live longer than 50 years. The average life span is grea...
Down's syndrome, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and a characteristic range of physical features.
The History of Down Syndrome in Conclusion In the last century of research for people with Down’s Syndrome, we’ve managed to go from complete mystery to awareness of the basic cause and effects of the disorder. Historically, we’ve gone from seeing people with Down’s Syndrome as little ...
People born with Down syndrome have an increased risk of birth defects and are more vulnerable to certain illnesses. Health care for them should emphasize prevention, early diagnosis and early treatment of their most common health conditions. A healthy lifestyle promotes future physical and intellectua...
Reduced spindle activity in children with DS may underpin the increased sleep disruption and negative effects of SDB on quality of life and behavior. Impact Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at increased risk of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), which is associated with sleep disruption affectin...
I was involved in a discussion about the life expectancy of people with down syndrome on another board. We could not come to agreement, and there was a very heavy discussion about this. I am convinced that down syndrome people live a lot shorter in countries without appropriate medical care,...
This article explores the embryology and pathogenesis of Down syndrome and its multisystemic effects on the newborn. Specific attention is paid to presentation, clinical features, physical assessment, and family support. Recurrence risk and genetic counseling are discussed including the relationship of ...