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  1. Down Syndrome - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute …

    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 chromosomal …

  2. 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.

  3. What are common treatments for Down syndrome? - NICHD

    Jun 14, 2012 · There is no single, standard treatment for Down syndrome. Treatments are based on each individual’s physical and intellectual needs, as well as his or her personal strengths and …

  4. Who is at risk for Down syndrome? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...

    Nov 22, 2023 · Who is at risk for Down syndrome? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6,000 babies are born in the United States each year with Down …

  5. How do health care providers diagnose Down syndrome?

    Jun 11, 2012 · Health care providers can check for Down syndrome during pregnancy or after a child is born.

  6. 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.

  7. What causes Down syndrome? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …

    As the registry grows, families and researchers learn more about Down syndrome and identify similarities and differences in the symptoms and treatment of people with Down syndrome from …

  8. Down Syndrome - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child ...

    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 cause of …

  9. 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.

  10. DS-Connect®: The Down Syndrome Registry - NICHD

    DS-Connect: The Down Syndrome Registry provides people with Down syndrome and their families the opportunity to participate in research studies, connect with approved Down syndrome researchers, …