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Would a male with Down syndrome and a male without Down syndrome have a child with Down syndrome?
== == * I did some research and learned that men with Down syndrome are usually sterile. Most women can get pregnant and have children. Since there is a high risk of Down syndrome in the baby (35%-50%), many times the pregnancy would end in a miscarriage. But many Down syndrome people have had children. * Technically yes, but it's unlikely. Fertility is greatly reduced in both males and females with Down syndrome, although there have been a few cases of males fathering children and females bearing them. * Actually, there has only been 1 case of a male fathering a child. A women with Down syndrome can have children, but there is a 50% chance that the baby will be born with Down syndrome.
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 down's syndrome inherited?
Most cases of down syndrome are not inherited. Translocation Down syndrome can be inherited.
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.
Does Hannah Gosselin have down syndrome?
No she does not. The prominence in the foreheads of most of the children is caused by the inherited Asian genes from the father.
What human disease is caused by non-disjunction?
Down's syndrome is the most common.
What are the personality traits of down syndrome children?
A person with Down Syndrome may find they have a short attention span, poor eye sight and a need for a routine. Also, typically the life span of a person with Down Syndrome is cut short at an average of 49 years.
What do children with Edwards' syndrome look like?
Most children born with Edwards' syndrome appear weak and fragile, and they are often underweight
What is the most worst down syndrome?
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What age group is most affected by Down syndrome?
No age group is affected; Down syndrome is a chromosome condition that is with you at birth.
What are the possible causes of Down's syndrome?
When a baby is conceived, it receives genetic information from its parents in the form of 46 chromosomes: 23 from the mother and 23 from the father. In most cases with Down syndrome, the child receives an extra copy of Chromosome 21 - for a total of 47 chromosomes instead of 46.It's this extra genetic material that causes the physical features and developmental delays associated with Down Syndrome. This form of Down syndrome is called Trisomy 21.Down syndrome is caused by nondisjunction of this chromosome in a parent who is chromosomally normal.It is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities in live-born children. The extra chromosome causes problems with the way the body and brain develop.Down syndrome or trisomy 21 is caused by nondisjunction of chromosome 21 in a parent who is chromosomally normal and is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities in liveborn children.Down's syndrome is caused when there is an extra chromatin present in chromosome 21 when an child is born.
What is the most common cause for down syndrome?
Down's syndrome is a disorder caused by defective genes. It is most commonly caused by parents who are elderly at the time of birth.
