Down Syndrome

Each year, three thousand to five thousand people are diagnosed with Down Syndrome in the United States. It is found in approximately one out of one thousand all live births. For centuries, people with Down syndrome have been alluded to in art, literature and science. It wasn't until the late 19th century, however, that John Langdon Down, an English physician, published an accurate description of a person with Down syndrome. It was this scholarly work, …showed first 75 words of 1461 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1461 total…can be expected to adapt successfully – to attend school, make friends, find work, participate in decisions that affect them and make a positive contribution to society. People with Down syndrome have the average life expectancy of 55 years and it is unusual for individuals to reach age 65. The fact that some adults with Down syndrome are living to be 65, 70 or older may mean that longer lives are possible for many others with Down syndrome. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**