
Down Syndrome - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …
Nov 22, 2023 · Down syndrome is a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from having an extra chromosome 21 or an extra piece of that chromosome. It is the most common …
What are the symptoms of Down syndrome? - NICHD
The symptoms of Down syndrome vary from person to person, and people with Down syndrome may have different problems at different times of their lives.
Down Syndrome | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …
Down syndrome is a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from having an extra chromosome 21 or an extra piece of that chromosome. It is the most common chromosomal …
About Down Syndrome | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …
Nov 22, 2023 · Down syndrome describes a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from an extra copy or part of a copy of chromosome 21.
What causes Down syndrome? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
Sometimes, a parent who does not have Down syndrome may carry a translocation in chromosome 21 that can be passed on to children and cause Down syndrome. Studying the …
Who is at risk for Down syndrome? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …
Nov 22, 2023 · Down syndrome is the most frequent chromosomal cause of mild to moderate intellectual disability.
Item of Interest: NIH establishes $20 million program to study …
Oct 23, 2024 · The NIH INCLUDE Project launched a new long-term study, called the Down Syndrome Cohort Development Program, to observe and track health data of people with …
What conditions or disorders are commonly associated with Down …
Jun 22, 2012 · Children with Down syndrome are at an increased risk for some health problems, but not all will have serious health problems.
More Information on Down Syndrome - NICHD
NICHD offers and links to information to help parents, families, and providers better understand Down syndrome and its effects and receive support.
How do health care providers diagnose Down syndrome?
Jun 11, 2012 · How do health care providers diagnose Down syndrome? Health care providers can check for Down syndrome during pregnancy or after a child is born. There are two types of …