Down syndrome
Down syndrome (DS) or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.
1. Is it a physical or mental disease?
( physical )
2. What causes the disability? Is it genetic?
(caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21 and its genetic)
3. How many people have this disability?
(1 in 800 live births)
4. Are there any famous people with this disability?
(Stephan Ginnsz, actor - In 1996 )
5. How does the disability affect communication?
(Most people with Down syndrome are great communicators. Babies with Down syndrome tend to engage in babbling and turn taking from a fairly early age and most children demonstrate a desire to interact socially. )
6.the abilities they have
-they can talk
-they can eat
-they can walk
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Bibliography
Facts:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_syndrome
image:
http://ccf.georgetown.edu/facts-statistics/family-stories/
Facts:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_syndrome
image:
http://ccf.georgetown.edu/facts-statistics/family-stories/
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