Essays on Down Syndrome

Cause of Down syndrome is genetics. Any genetic disorder in chromosomes may emerge during pregnancy. This can be observed even if the family has no history of Down syndrome before. As an example, an ordinary mother may have a baby with Down syndrome with a...

In very cell in the human body there is a nucleus. In the nucleus our genetic material is stored in our genes, which carry all the information responsible for our traits inherited from our parents. They are grouped in rod like structures and are called...

The study aims at taking a holistic view of the issues, problems, effect, and solutions of Down syndrome in Ireland. In plain English language, Down syndrome is a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, causing intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities; including short stature and...

Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material is the cause of the developmental changes and physical features associated with DS. There are 3 different types...

The word “retarded” has been used in many ways throughout this society. Once said out loud, people don’t understand how offensive it is to others. We all may know a couple of affected individuals, therefore, this word should not be in use by those who...

This paper explores seven published articles that report on the psychological and sociological impact of Down syndrome for the individual and their family. Parents discuss the many familial effects of having a child born with Down syndrome. Most parents report having a child with Down...