Starting soon after birth, a baby with Down syndrome will be tested for health problems, such as eye, ear, or thyroid problems. The sooner these problems are found, the better they can be managed. Regular doctor visits can help your …
How is Down syndrome diagnosed?
Your doctor may suggest that you have tests during pregnancy to find out if your baby has Down syndrome. You may decide to have: Screening tests, such as an ultrasound or a blood test during your first or second trimester. …
What are the symptoms of Down syndrome ?
Most children with Down syndrome have: *Distinctive facial features, such as a flat face, small ears, slanting eyes, and a small mouth. *A short neck and short arms and legs. *Low muscle tone and loose joints. Muscle tone usually improves …
What causes Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is caused by a problem with a baby’s chromosomes. Normally, a person has 46 chromosomes. But most people with Down syndrome have 47 chromosomes. In rare cases, other chromosome problems cause Down syndrome. Having extra or abnormal chromosomes …
What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental traits caused by a gene problem that happens before birth. Children who have Down syndrome tend to have certain features, such as a flat face and a short neck. They also …
Frequently Asked Questions on Cerebral Palsy.
When a parent learns his or her child has Cerebral Palsy, they begin to define and understand the condition. Questions arise. Words such as disability, impairment, special needs, and handicap are helpful when used correctly. However, the same words – …
Cerebral Palsy causes physical impairment.
An individual with Cerebral Palsy will likely show signs of physical impairment. However, the type of movement dysfunction, the location and number of limbs involved, as well as the extent of impairment, will vary from one individual to another. It …
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is the result of a brain injury or a brain malformation. Individuals with Cerebral Palsy were most likely born with the condition, although some acquire it later. It was once thought that Cerebral Palsy was caused by complications …
Frequently asked questions on ADHD by parents?
WILL MY CHILD HAVE ADHD FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE? As your child gets older, it is likely that his ADHD will be easier to cope with. Your child will be able to deal with nearly all of his …
What are the types of ADHD?
ADHD can be separated into three categories: Attention Deficit OR mainly Inattentive type: The child’s main difficulty is inattention as mentioned above. These children are easy to miss as they are not hyperactive, and may be easily dismissed as daydreamers. …