2. Genetic disorder caused by a triplication
of genetic material corresponding
to chromosome 21.
3. Down syndrome is called by the English
doctor John Langdon Down who in 1886 discovered a number
of common characteristics submitted by a particular group of
morons who had a similar appearance to the Eastern races, so it is
also known as mongolism.
4. Families whose members have
a single character of this syndrome.
Infectious diseases, psychic and moral crises in the
first three months of pregnancy.
The age of the mother appears as a major risk
factor:
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7. Limited initiative
Decreased ability to be inhibited
Resistance change
Low responsiveness
*Attention
*Intelligence
* Memory
* Language
10. Learn about Down syndrome
Love and play with the child
Encourage the child to be independent
Find out what the child is learning at the
school
Be patient, be hopeful
And…