October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Facts: 

• In 1866, the physical characteristics of people with Down Syndrome were linked with decreased intellectual disability and grouped as one syndrome.
•  John Landon Down, was the first to publish these findings.
• Down Syndrome is a condition in which a baby is born with an extra chromosome.
• Even though people with Down Syndrome might have have some physical and mental features in common, symptoms can range from mild to severe.
• Physical signs of Down syndrome include, small hands and feet, tiny white spots on the iris, and a single crease across the palm of the hand.
• CDC estimates that each year, about 6,000 babies in the United States are born with Down Syndrome.
• Physical problems associated with Down syndrome include, a birth defect in the heart, stomach problems, problems with memory, concentration and judgement.
  

RESOURCES

Family Blogs

Down Syndrome New Mama

Enjoying the Small Things

Josiah's Journey

Life As We Know It

Noah's Dad 

WEBSITES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Pub Med Health

Wikipedia

Medline Plus

NICHCY Disability Fact Sheet

National Association for Down Syndrome

National Down Syndrome Society

Youtube video on understanding Down Syndrome

 This next video really made my heart smile.