Down S Syndrome: Frequently Asked Questions
Is it Down’s syndrome, or Down syndrome?
During the research for this novel, I found many, many variations in the spelling of Down syndrome, in a variety of different kinds of texts. Before publication, the copy editors at Viking checked a current medical dictionary, which listed two acceptable variations in the spelling: Down’s syndrome and Down syndrome. The choice was made to go with Down’s syndrome, and that spelling was used consistently throughout The Memory Keeper’s Daughter. ...
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What causes Down’s syndrome?
Please don’t think it’s your fault that your child was born with Down’s syndrome. There’s absolutely nothing you or your partner could have done to prevent the condition. Find out more
Source: downschildrenclinic.org
Are children with Down’s syndrome difficult to live with?
No more so than other children! A child with Down’s syndrome is usually happy and sociable but they can be stubborn and have a short attention span. They may also be outspoken and can feel frustrated at times, needing patience and understanding.
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Is Trig’s condition spelled Down Syndrome, down Syndrome, Down syndrome, Down’s syndrome, Down’s Syndrome, none of the above or all of the above?
You’ve presented me with a paradox, as we’re talking over the phone. I think it’s capital “D,” Down, lowercase “s,” syndrome. Bristol. Bristol. Bristol.
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What is considered ‘high risk’ for Down’s syndrome?
A generally agreed ‘high risk’ figure is of a Down’s risk, after screening, of greater than 1:250. This 1:250 risk is equivalent to an 0.4% chance of the baby having Down’s, or a 99.6% chance that the baby doesn’t have Down’s. Of course, how you look at this risk depends on your age, pregnancy and family history, and many other factors.
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Why do children with Down’s syndrome have heart problems?
The heart is a rapidly growing organ in early pregnancy so if a developing baby has fewer cells this may result in heart defects.
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Why do children with Down’s syndrome have so many problems?
No one is sure but it may be because as babies they have fewer cells or building blocks before they’re born.
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Why do children with Down’s syndrome have hearing difficulties?
There are several reasons – their ear canals are small and can get blocked, catarrh can build up in the middle ear, and sometimes nerve transmission is reduced.
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Why are children with Down’s syndrome shorter than their peers?
Because as babies they had fewer cells or building blocks as they were growing in the womb.
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Can children with Down’s syndrome attend mainstream schools?
Yes. 80% attend mainstream primary schools, some on a part-time basis. This is important for their social development. Find out more
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Can you tell if the baby has Down’s syndrome from a 20 week scan?
No, we can never tell for sure unless we do an invasive test (amniocentesis or CVS). We do however look for ‘markers’ of Down’s syndrome at the detailed scan, but this only gives an indication of risk-never a certain diagnosis one way or the other.
Source: www.fetalcare.co.uk
Can a woman have more than one baby with Down’s syndrome?
This is rare except in the case of Chromosome 21 Translocation. Only 3% of people with Down’s syndrome have this type of the condition where part of chromosome 21 becomes attached to another chromosome and the two move around together.
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Can anything be done to correct short stature in a child with Down’s syndrome?
Even growth hormones will not affect their height.
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Q Who should have a Downs syndrome screening test?
A Older women who have been offered prenatal diagnosis but are unsure about accepting it, and younger woman, who would not normally be offered prenatal diagnosis. Both can use the test to decide what to do next.
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