down syndrome presentation
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Una pequeña presentación de Síndrome de Down en inglésTRANSCRIPT
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DOWN SYNDROME
Elpidia Medina
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Definition:
Genetic disorder caused by a triplication of genetic material corresponding to chromosome 21.
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Down syndrome is called by the English
doctor John Langdon Down who in 1886 discovered a number
of common characteristics submitted by a particular group of
morons who had a similar appearance to the Eastern races, so it is
also known as mongolism.
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Causes:
Families whose members have a single character of this syndrome.
Infectious diseases, psychic and moral crises in the first three months of pregnancy.
The age of the mother appears as a major risk factor:
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Biomedical Characteristics:
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Psychological Characteristics
Limited initiative Decreased ability to be inhibited Resistance change Low responsiveness *Attention *Intelligence * Memory * Language
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In Venezuela…
Fundadown:
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They can do a lot of things…
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TIPS Learn about Down syndrome Love and play with the child Encourage the child to be independent Find out what the child is learning at the
school Be patient, be hopeful
And…
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Those with Down Syndrome
Have a special light within-LET IT SHINE!!