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Down Syndrome
"Down syndrome or trisomy 21 (usually Down's Syndrome in British English[1]) is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. It is named after John Langdon Down, the British doctor who described it in 1866. The condition is characterized by a combination of major and minor differences in body structure. Often Down syndrome is associated with some impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth as well as facial appearance. Down syndrome is usually identified at birth". Source: Wikipedi
Famous people with Down Syndrome: Stephane Ginnsz, (actor), Paula Sage (actress and athlete), Judith Scott, (artist),
Karen Gaffney (swimmer, activist, motivational speaker, President of The Karen Gaffney Foundations). Source: Famous Down Syndrome People
Webpage Videos
Click on the little girl to view videos that deal with Down Syndrome
Websites
"Individuals with Down syndrome tend to have a lower than average cognitive ability, often ranging from mild to moderate developmental disabilities. A small number have severe to profound mental disability. The incidence of Down syndrome is estimated at 1 per 800 to 1,000 births, although these statistics are heavily influenced by older mothers. Other factors may also play a role." Source:
Down syndrome - Wikipedia
Down Syndrome: Health Issues
by Len Leshin, M.D., F.A.A.P
Medical essays on Down Syndrome and issues common to children with Ds
Extensive listing of other Down Syndrome Websites
Down Syndrome: Health Issues - Medical Essays and Information
Medical essays and information about Down Syndrome for parents and professionals, by Len Leshin, MD.
Down syndrome - MayoClinic.com
Down syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors and diagnosis of this genetic disorder.
Down Syndrome Sites on the Internet
Extensive links to all sorts of sites that deal with Down Syndrome
Down syndrome - Wikipedia
Informational Site
Family Village
A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, their families, and those that provide them services and supports.
KidsHealth
Informational Site
MedlinePlus: Down Syndrome
General informational site
"Trisomy 21 (47,XX,+21) is caused by a meiotic nondisjunction event. With nondisjunction, a gamete (i.e., a sperm or egg cell) is produced with an extra copy of chromosome 21; the gamete thus has 24 chromosomes. When combined with a normal gamete from the other parent, the embryo now has 47 chromosomes, with three copies of chromosome 21. Trisomy 21 is the cause of approximately 95% of observed Down syndromes, with 88% coming from nondisjunction in the maternal gamete and 8% coming from nondisjunction in the paternal gamete."

"Karyotype for Trisomy Down syndrome. Notice the three copies of chromosome 21"

To View Genetic chart click on the image.
Source of information above and to the left:
Down syndrome - Wikipedia
Teaching Strategies
"When a child has trouble communicating or articulating, being patient and modeling more appropriate interactions and speech can be very telling. Providing aid upon request (and waiting for the child to ask for the help rather than assuming that he/she needs it) has also been recommended. Giving the choice and the opportunity to ask for assistance produces a sense of independence that should be encouraged at all times" Source: Nahal Derayeh  Down Syndrome: Teaching Strategies
Down Syndrome: Teaching Strategies
Teaching the Down Syndrome student
Preparing the School for Your Child with Down Syndrome
Teaching strategies that have proven successful for children with Down syndrome will help my child learn better and make him easier for you to deal with. ...
Teaching children with Down syndrome to read
Abstract - This article describes the development of our interest and expertise in the teaching of reading to children with Down syndrome since 1980 and the
Teaching a child with Down's Syndrome
Down's Syndrome. How to teach a child with Down's Syndrome. Down's syndrome in the classroom

Teaching a Child with Down's Syndrome  

How to teach a child with Down's Syndrome. Down's syndrome in the classroom. ... Learning Disabilities - Teaching Strategies for Learning Disabled Students ...

Down Syndrome resources for educators  

Find effective teaching strategies and additional activities to use with students who have Down Syndrome. Down Syndorme

Down syndrome teaching strategies - Healthcare.com  

Learn and find all the information you need to know about Down syndrome teaching strategies. What is Down syndrome teaching strategies?

Teaching a Child with Down Syndrome: In the Beginning | BJU Press  

Strategies for teaching children with Down syndrome are phonics based but also teach sight words are multi-sensory will hold our son's interest and ...
Organizations
Associations that are designed to help the public understand Down Syndrome.
 
Club NDSS
Resource site for people with down syndrome and other developmental disabilities.
National Association for Down Syndrome
News & Articles.
National Down Syndrome Society - Home
Not-for-profit organization supporting research in the United States. Includes details of education and advocacy programs.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Informational Site
National Down Syndrome Congress
Creating a national climate in which all persons will recognize and embrace the value and dignity of persons with Down syndrome.

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