Free Essays on Down Syndrome

  1. down syndrome

    each parent. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle...

  2. Down Syndrome Research Paper

    Down Syndrome In humans, there are 23 pairs of chromosomes, which are all numbered. Sometimes there is an extra chromosome 21, or at least part of it. Although this may not seem like a big deal, this causes a common genetic disorder called Down syndrome. People with Down syndrome have many genetic...

  3. Down Syndrome

    History Down syndrome, also called Trisomy 21, is a chromosomal disorder which occurs when part or all of am extra 21st chromosome is present. It affects 1 in 800 babies born. It occurs in human populations though has been found in chimpanzees and mice. The chances of having a child with down syndrome increases...

  4. Down Syndrome - Essay

    800 chance of having a child with Down syndrome. The risk go up dramatically if mother is over 48 – now having a 1 in 9 chance of having a child with Down Syndrome. Down syndrome was first document by an English physician named John Down in the late 1880’s. Down syndrome is a congenital condition which...

  5. Down Syndrome and Asd

    Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) \ Abstract. This essay records the research and analysis of two common neurobehavioral development disorders which have high occurrence in childhood development. It comprises of the causes of the disorders, phenomenon of the disorders, possible impacts...

  6. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

     Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Fall 2010 Managerial Epidemiology December 14, 2010 Final Paper Abstract To understand Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and how it affects the body, we must first understand how the human heart works. The...

  7. Patau's Syndrome

    29 October 2014 Case Study Writing Assignment Patient C Your baby boy was a patient of Trisomy 13, formerly known as Patau’s Syndrome. This disorder caused by a chromosomal abnormality, in which some or all of the cells of the body contain extra genetic material from chromosome 13. This...

  8. Joubert Syndrome

    Joubert Syndrome I still remember it like it happened yesterday. It was another trip to the doctors to try and find out what was wrong with our daughter. After numerous trips to hospitals and several test later, we had two bombs dropped on us in one day. First, one doctor tells us that our daughters...

  9. Inerview: Tourette's Syndrome

    Abstract Tourettte’s Syndrome, commonly known as simply Tourette’s or TS, is a hereditary condition that is characterized by the regular occurrence of motor and vocal tics (The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 2008). This condition is commonly stigmatized and misunderstood due...

  10. Overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

    Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is one of the most devastating occurrences in parents lives. A large part is because the condition is so difficult to understand and is very misunderstood. Each year Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) takes the lives of between 6000-7000 infants. SIDS is the most important...

  11. Suvivor Syndrome

    Discuss the survivor syndrome and the ways in which organisations can help to combat this syndrome. Provide some examples of survivor syndrome in South African organisations and how this syndrome was dealt with or not dealt with In the recent years turbulent global and domestic economic trends have...

  12. China Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) Vaccine Industry 2014-2018 - Market size, shares, trend, growth, research and statistics

    he  total. The output volume of pork was 54.93 million tons in China in  2013, up by 2.8% YOY. The livestock volume of pigs was 474.11  million, down by 0.4% YOY while the stock volume of fattened pigs was 715.57 million, up by 2.5% YOY.  The PRRS broke out in southern China and spread rapidly nationwide  ...

  13. Breaking Down the Immune System

    Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system (the body's defense against infection). HIV uses healthy white blood cells to replicate itself, breaking down the immune system and leaving the body more susceptible to illness. Without treatment, most people infected with HIV become less able to fight off...

  14. How Is Disability Represented in Coming Down the Mountain?

    disability represented in coming down the mountain? Through the narrative opening of coming down the mountain immediately the audience are positioned to feel shocked in the way David says he wants to kill his brother and moments after we are shown Ben who has downs syndrome, this positions the audience...

  15. Aspergers Syndrome and Math Education

    The students I have been working with are at a small private school serving students with neurobiological disorders such as Asperger’s syndrome and Tourette’s syndrome along with typical learning disabilities like dyslexia. The majority of students have more than one disability. Most students I teach...

  16. foetal alcohol syndrome

    Foetal Alcohol Syndrome is a medical diagnosis which is caused by Prenatal exposure to alcohol. It is the most common preventable, form of intellectual disability in the world, yet it is a serious health problem worldwide (Astley , 2006). According to Streissguth...

  17. Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) What is Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome?

    FINAL PAPER Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) What is Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome? By Freddy B. Jerez PSY303: Abnormal Psychology 
Instructor:  Emily Meier July 6, 2013 What is Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome? Introduction: Post-traumatic stress...

  18. Down Fall of Enron

    every member of the organization –by middle management especially. The decentralized, bottom –up process strategy emergence may lead to formal, top down strategy approach. Unlike, Enron Jeffery Skilling leading management culture was to control by bringing Risk Assessment and control group concept...

  19. Equality Act 2004

    Report Down syndrome is also known as trisomy 21. Down syndrome is named after John Langdon Down, the British physician who described the syndrome in 1866. The condition was clinically described earlier by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol in 1838 and Edouard Seguin in 1844. Down syndrome was identified...

  20. week 2

    term health problem for those within society. For my Neurodevelopmental disorder, I’ve chosen Down syndrome and for my Neurocognitive disorder I have chosen Alzheimer’s. I will explain on both Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s and what each one is. I will also discuss the behavioral criteria for each one...

  21. How Disease, Lifestyle, Drug Use, Medication and Toxin Use Impacts Growth on a Fetus.

    low birth weight, which can result in a weakened immune system, poor respiration, and neurological impairment. Alcohol use can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome, which is linked to heart defects, body malformations, and mental retardation. The use of illicit psychoactive drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine...

  22. Best Template

    In 1993 my youngest son was born with Downs Syndrome. At the time of birth we were unaware that there were any issues until the morning after he was born. To my horror the hospital gave us the option of going home without him, and I am pleased to say that we never gave that a thought. He is now 14 yrs...

  23. Curious Incidents of the Dog of the Night Time

    Christopher Boone is a fifteen year old boy with Asperger’s Syndrome. He knows a great deal about maths and has a very logical way of thinking. Christopher knows very little about human beings and their behaviour and gets very confused and frustrated by most conversations. He loves lists, timetables...

  24. autism speaks

    about Autism. Readers think they know what autism really is but in actuality we just think that it is people who are diagnosed with Down syndrome. Autism and Down syndrome are two separate conditions. Autism is short for the full term, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). “Autism Spectrum Disorder is a range...

  25. Islands of Genius

    savants. They have savant syndrome which is an uncommon but spectacular condition in which people with various developmental disabilities, including autism, possess amazing islands of ability and brilliance that stand out even more so than their disabilities. This syndrome is seen in about 1...

  26. Sign Language for Babies

    Now it is not only used for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It is very commonly used for people who are hearing, people with autism and down syndrome. Many parents have began to use sign language with their babies to let them have a voice before they actually have a voice. Many people see many...

  27. Disabilities in Children

    am going to talk to you in about three different disabilities that affect children. 1. ADD/ADHD 2. Downs Syndrome 3. Autism II. Body: 1. First off I will talk about ADD/ADHD which is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder...

  28. Noninvasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Market 2016 industry Size Analysis and Forecast

    women at high risk of developing fetal chromosomal aneuploidies such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) and trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) or a sex chromosome irregularity, such as Turner syndrome. The testing can also be used to determine a baby's sex and rhesus (Rh) blood type...

  29. The Right Choice

    that would eventually save her life. She was diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome and after years of failed treatments, the only procedure that would save her life was Gastric Bypass surgery. This woman is my mom. “Metabolic syndrome is not a disease in itself. Instead, it's a group of risk factors --...

  30. Treacher Collins

    Treacher Collins Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder where the skull and face form incorrectly during fetal development, which results in facial deformities. Affected individuals of Treacher Collins Syndrome have varying symptoms that range from unnoticeable to severe. The disorder is an autosomal dominant...

  31. Ventricular Septal Defect

    their heart? It could be due to their genes and the environment, a VSD is common in children who have other genetic problems as well, such as Down syndrome. Consequences of the Ventricular Septal Defect Some people who are borne with VSD can also have other heart defects such as leaking or narrow...

  32. Friedman Family Assessment

    64-year-old who are looking to retire in a few years, Pam is 65 and devotes her life to her son, and then there is Gary, the son who is 24 with Down’s syndrome. Clifford is a middle manager for a small manufacturing company, Pam worked until their son was born, since then she has cared for their son Gary...

  33. Karyotype

    anything wrong with the chromosomes. To be specific the project was based off to figure out if the karyotypes have any type of disorders or any type of syndromes that would effect the karyotype. Chromosome: A chromosome is an organized structure of DNA, protein, and RNA found in cells. It is a single piece...

  34. Imformative Speech on Ultrasound

    lets talk about Fetal ultrasounds or sonograms. They are image techniques used through out a pregnancy to detect growth or problems like down syndrome. Down syndrome is the most common cause of mental retardation and has an incidence of between 1:600 and 1:800 pregnancies(pubmed.gov 2013). I have had...

  35. Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices Market Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast, 2014 – 2020

    women at high risk of developing fetal chromosomal aneuploidies such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome) and trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome) or a sex chromosome irregularity, such as Turner syndrome. The testing can also be used to determine a baby's sex and rhesus (Rh) blood type...

  36. science

    in tests to screen for abnormalities. It is used in testing diseases such as Down syndrome. This works in such tests because antibodies react in a serum sample of Europium identifying the presence of the disease Down syndrome. The test allows for proteins to all gather and concentrate at a certain time...

  37. sdfasdfa

    loneliness, withdrawn behavior and uncooperative or even disruptive behavior. Overall it takes an expat child longer to settle down in life. This is called the expat Child Syndrome, a term that has been coined by psychologists to describe the emotional stress in children caused by a move abroad. The most...

  38. PSY 104 UOP Courses / uoptutorial

    chromosomal disorders mentioned in the reading: • Sickle cell disease • Huntington’s disease • Tay-Sachs disease • Down syndrome • Klinefelter’s syndrome • Turner syndrome • Cystic fibrosis Include an introduction with a thesis statement and a conclusion. Be sure to include at least...

  39. Effects of Wars

    after even the most obedient soldier had enough shells rain down on him, without any means of fighting back, he often lost all self-control. The impact of wars on soldiers continues after wars with some traumatic syndromes. One of these syndromes is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Posttraumatic Stress...

  40. assignment

    O`Donoghue Student: Viviane Stewart Date: 07/12/2015 Table of Contents AIM: 2 INTRODUCTION: 3 DESCRIPTION OF ASPERGERS SYNDROME OR AS: 5 WHAT IS APERGERS/AS? 5 SYMPTOMS: 5 WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ASPERGERS/AS? 5 WHAT ARE PEOPLE WITH ASPERGERS/AS LIKE? 6 DIAGNOSIS: 6 ...

  41. PSY 104 ASH Course Tutorial / shoptutorial

    chromosomal disorders mentioned in the reading: • Sickle cell disease • Huntington’s disease • Tay-Sachs disease • Down syndrome • Klinefelter’s syndrome • Turner syndrome • Cystic fibrosis Include an introduction with a thesis statement and a conclusion. Be sure to include at least 3...

  42. Toxin Paper

    the mishap they were about to get involved with, Kim took his daughter for bite to eat at that very place. After they gave their order they sat down for some quick conversing about the doctor’s new “friend”, and soon the orders were done. Kim was so caught up on the phone with a business matter...

  43. kfkdf

    in Athens, he suffered from a stroke. He is now trapped within his own body, since the stroke has left him paralysed from the neck down. He suffers from locked- in syndrome. He is now unable to do anything without someone’s help. He can only communicate through blinking due to his condition, he cannot...

  44. The Fragile X Chromosome

    Because of this defect, the gene cannot manufacture the protein that it normally makes, which causes the features and characteristics of the syndrome. “Fragile X is estimated to occur in 1 in 1,200 males and 1 in 2,500 females” (2). It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups...

  45. biology

    afflicted, or similar problems for those in contact with the person. In this broader sense, it sometimes includes injuries, disabilities, disorders, syndromes, infections, isolated symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts and for other purposes...

  46. Asperger's Syndrome

     Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger's Syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which is an uncommon and relatively minor disorder, which is characterized by a lack of communication and social skills. The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is rising...

  47. Porgeria and Genetics

    duplicated, or otherwise altered in the replication process. . The results of these chromosome abnormalities are diseases in human such as Down Syndrome and Turner’s Syndrome. Knowing that mutation can occur we immediately raise the question “How can I prevent it or how can I treat it? ” With the turn...

  48. Eating Disorder - Essay 2

    does eating disorder suppose to be eating messily? Or with unorganized plate wares? So, by the help of Mr. Google, he define eating disorder as a syndrome of an individual who are super cautious of his/her body weight and shape that lead them to a unhealthy diet or habit such as fingering your throat...

  49. Childhood Obesity: The Future

    major cause of obesity but it is not the only cause. In some cases, children cannot help the way they are due to genetic disorders that have been passed down or through family history. When the cause of obesity is from genetic disorders there is more than just an eating issue that comes into play. When dealing...

  50. PSY 104 ASH Course Tutorial / psy104dotcom

    chromosomal disorders mentioned in the reading: • Sickle cell disease • Huntington’s disease • Tay-Sachs disease • Down syndrome • Klinefelter’s syndrome • Turner syndrome • Cystic fibrosis Include an introduction with a thesis statement and a conclusion. Be sure to include at least...

  51. The Tragic Victims

    & Allen, 2002). Heavy drinking during pregnancy can lead to mental retardation, learning disabilities and major birth defects like fetal alcohol syndrome. Alcohol is said to be responsible for reduces fertility in women (Kaiser & Allen, 2002). Smoking cigarettes while pregnant limits the oxygen supply...

  52. Cause and Effect of Obesity

    epidemic. There are a few illnesses and medications that lead to the development of weight gain and obesity. Cushing syndrome plays a major role in obesity. Cushing syndrome is a hormonal disorder that caused prolonged exposure of the hormone cortisol. Sometimes called “hypercortisolism” it is...

  53. SARS

    SARS Outbreak Naiwei Hsu SZT1/ Community and Population Health Western Governors University SARS Outbreak Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a severe viral pneumonia caused by a coronavirus, known as SARS-associated coronavirus. SARS was initially appeared in Asia at the end...

  54. PSY 104 ASH Course Tutorial / Tutorialrank

    chromosomal disorders mentioned in the reading: • Sickle cell disease • Huntington’s disease • Tay-Sachs disease • Down syndrome • Klinefelter’s syndrome • Turner syndrome • Cystic fibrosis Include an introduction with a thesis statement and a conclusion. Be sure to include at least...

  55. PSY 104 Course Material - psy104dotcom

    chromosomal disorders mentioned in the reading: • Sickle cell disease • Huntington’s disease • Tay-Sachs disease • Down syndrome • Klinefelter’s syndrome • Turner syndrome • Cystic fibrosis Include an introduction with a thesis statement and a conclusion. Be sure to include at least...

  56. PSY 104 Course Experience Tradition / tutorialrank.com

    chromosomal disorders mentioned in the reading: • Sickle cell disease • Huntington’s disease • Tay-Sachs disease • Down syndrome • Klinefelter’s syndrome • Turner syndrome • Cystic fibrosis Include an introduction with a thesis statement and a conclusion. Be sure to include at least...

  57. PSY 104 ASH Tutorial / Tutorialrank

    chromosomal disorders mentioned in the reading: • Sickle cell disease • Huntington’s disease • Tay-Sachs disease • Down syndrome • Klinefelter’s syndrome • Turner syndrome • Cystic fibrosis Include an introduction with a thesis statement and a conclusion. Be sure to include at least...

  58. Red Meat Issue

    Ian Humiston 1/24/09 Cooking For Wellness CFW Journal Article Red Meat Linked to Metabolic Syndrome Three points that caught my attention are one; the study says eating too much red meat can increase your chance of getting conditions that lead to heart disease and diabetes. Also, researchers...

  59. something

    One Wants to Have”, Patricia E. Bauer discusses Abortion and Down’s Syndrome, and how society’s prejudice makes circumstantial abortion acceptable. Bauer writes about her daughter, Margaret, who was born with Down’s syndrome. She discusses her warm love for her daughter, and her pain in the way...

  60. Short Bowel Syndrome

    Short-bowel Syndrome Digestion is not as simple as eating and wasting; most of all the nutrients our bodies survive on are absorbed throughout the digestive tract. Neuromuscular and natural immunological factors play an important role in maintaining homeostasis; destruction would impair the process...