Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects individuals from birth and can have significant impacts on various aspects of a person’s life. Physical and cognitive challenges are commonly associated with Down syndrome, which can lead some individuals to face various difficulties throughout their lives. Historically, life expectancy for people with Down syndrome was considerably … Read more
Sophie Potter and her younger sister Emily had planned to stage a play at the Edinburgh Fringe that challenged stereotypes about Down’s syndrome. The play was based on their lived experiences growing up with a sibling with a learning disability. The sisters were selected by the Keep it Fringe Fund, which offers grants to performers … Read more
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects a baby’s physical and mental development. It occurs when a baby is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21, which can cause intellectual and developmental disabilities along with certain physical features. Although Down syndrome is lifelong, early interventions and support can help those with the condition … Read more
How Down Syndrome Affects Behavior and Social Interactions Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in 700 babies born in the United States. It is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, resulting in developmental delays and physical characteristics such as almond-shaped eyes and a flat facial profile. While Down … Read more
This most important thing in society is discussion and debate. No one side in any argument has the right to shout the other side down. Opinions are important and opinions matter. Lets discuss things and be reasonable. We received a prenatal diagosis of Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) for Mickell via a non-invasive prenatal blood test. … Read more
There are three main types of of prenatal screening tests that have contributed to the concerns about the decreasing prevalence of Down Syndrome in certain populations, specifically non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and diagnostic tests such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis. These tests can detect the presence of Down Syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities … Read more
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) is not considered an endangered condition in the same way that animals are viewed as endangered species. Which is why the Endangered Syndrome campaign created soo much controversy. Are we comparing people to animals who are at risk of extinction? Down Syndrome is a naturally occurring genetic mutation that has been … Read more
It is very important to clarify and ensure that people understand that Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is not a disease or virus but in fact a genetic disorder where an extra copy of Chromosome 21 is created by mutation during cell division. Therefore there is no cure or treatment for Down Syndrome … Read more
Who created the Endangered Syndrome Campaign? The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) started the Endangered Syndrome Campaign in October 2019 when they wrote their compelling letter to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) requesting that people living with Down Syndrome be added to their Red List of Threatened Species as an endangered sub-species … Read more
