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Down syndrome is the most common genetic disorder causing developmental disabilities. This extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21 resulted by the abnormal cell division is the leading cause of intellectual and developmental delay worldwide.
It is almost certain that there have always been people with Down syndrome. However, the first person to recognize it as an entity was Dr John Langdon Down (1828-1896) an English physician working in Surrey. The syndrome, therefore, bears his name.
What causes the presence of the additional chromosome at the time of conception is still unknown. Although the risk of having a baby with it increases with maternal age, babies with Down syndrome are born at the same rate into families from all social, economic, and racial backgrounds, and to parents of all ages.
People with DS have a range of abilities and disabilities, characteristics, interests, and achievements that vary widely, as with everyone. Down syndrome associates them, it does not define them.
With access to informed and effective health care, individuals with Down syndrome can now expect to live to 50-60 years of age. With appropriate education, therapy, and social support, the majority of people with Down syndrome can lead to independent and useful lives.
At Federal Way Pediatric Associates, we treat our pediatric patients with great care. Our team of professional and experienced pediatricians makes sure to thoroughly understand each child’s needs.
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