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That would mean that the mother is the one with Down syndrome, since men with Down syndrome are sterile. There is a 50% chance that the child will have Down syndrome and 50% chance that child will be born without.
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Would parents pass down syndrome to their future children?
No. Parents who have a child with Down syndrome do not have an increased chance in having another child with Down syndrome. Everyone has the same chance of having a child with Down syndrome, 1%.
Can Down Syndrome be prevented by testing couples blood?
No. Parents of Down Syndrome typically are normal genetically and there is no test for parents to determine the possibility of a Down Syndrome offspring. There are no known external factors that are known to contribute to Down Syndrome. It is possible to test for Down Syndrome in the fetus.
Why is American society so obsessed with Down syndrome?
Americans are not "obsessed" with Down syndrome anymore than they are with any other medical condition, disease, illness or birth defect. Down Syndrome is a condition for which there is no cure, and babies who are born with this won't have the typical 'normal' life (as compared to those without Down syndrome), and many of their parents won't either, for that matter. Unlike parents whose children don't have Downs, many of the parents of Down syndrome children will be caregivers to their children for most, if not all, of their lives. All parents want the best for their children, and it is heartbreaking for them to know that their child may never know all the same the joys those without Down syndrome do, or have a normal, productive adulthood. In fact, many Down children used to not live past the age of 30 or 40, and they have more illnesses than other children do. But, the good news is, research has made tremendous progress and the average life span for those with Down syndrome has increased greatly. There has also been much progress made as far as how much Down syndrome children are capable of doing now. Many of them now live happy, productive lives, many of them have jobs and even get married when they become adults. As far as being "obsessed", it is necessary to do research to try to prevent and treat this condition, so public awarness is crucial to get the financial assistance to help fund the much needed research.
What do children with Down syndrome do for fun?
They do things like a typical child; they can do everything that a "normal" child can do.
Can a person with Down syndrome have normal kids?
That depends. Men with Down syndrome have been shown to be sterile, while women with Down syndrome are capable of carrying a child, with 50% likelihood that the child will be born with Down syndrome.
How do you deal with retarded persons?
Treat them the same as everyone else. Parents that have children with mental retardation should seek help to raise these children.http://www.parents.com/health/down-syndrome/down-syndrome-resources/
Is it possible for 2 parents with down syndrome to produce a child with no non-disjunction disorder please explain why?
Since Down Syndrome is not genetic and is a trisomy, dominant and recessive genes do not play a role and it is possible for two down syndrome parents to have a child without down syndrome.
Can a child with Down syndrome get adopted?
Yes, children with Down syndrome can get adopted. I have two sisters, both have Down Syndrome, and both were adopted. They are amazing :)
Are people with Down syndrome sterile?
50% of females with Down syndrome are able to conceive children, while males with Down syndrome are usually sterile.
How does down syndrome affect you intellectual?
Down syndrome is the most common genetic cause of learning disabilities in children. People with Down syndrome often have trouble remembering things they have learned and have no motivation to remember things that has no physical meaning to them. Down syndrome causes mild to severe mental retardation. Mental retardation is recognized as impaired learning, social, and vocational ability. This means that cognitive development is stunted. Children with Down syndrome often have to learn in special Ed classes, as normal classes may not be meeting the child's learning needs. Although individuals with Down syndrome can graduate high school, most will only have the IQ of an 8 year old. Another common problem with cognitive development for children with Down syndrome is the ability to generalize - to apply what they have learned in one a situation to another situation. Children with Down syndrome often have to be taught one thing multiply times. Short attention spans have been noted in children with Down syndrome.
Is it possible for an individual with Down syndrome to have offspring without it?
No, because people with Down syndrome can't have children.
Have down syndrome children had kids?
Yes
