Down Syndrome

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Reviewed Sept 2007

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Title:   Down syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 inside each of the body's cells. It causes certain physical characteristics and affects thinking skills.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Down syndrome explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   People with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome in their genetic makeup. They also have common physical characteristics, including reduced intelligence and eyes with an upward and outward slant. There is no cure but people with Down syndrome can become valuable members of the community.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Birth defects - trisomy disorders
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Humans usually have 23 pairs of chromosomes. A trisomy is a chromosomal disorder characterised by an additional chromosome, so the person has 47 instead of 46. Down syndrome, Edward syndrome and Patau syndrome are the most common forms of trisomy in Victoria.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Down syndrome and health
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   If your child has Down syndrome, there is a good chance that they will have a normal life span. In the past, many babies with Down syndrome died from congenital heart defects. Many of these can now be corrected with surgery.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Breastfeeding a baby with Down Syndrome
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:   About one baby in every 850 is born with Down Syndrome. Much progress has been made in recent years and continues to be made in the care and education of children with Down Syndrome. Breastfeeding can be an important step in the early care of these babies.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Down syndrome - the school experience
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Your child with Down syndrome may eventually go to a mainstream school to work side by side with other children. This will develop the skills to live and work in the community. Like all children, those with Down syndrome display a wide range of abilities.
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Down syndrome and your family
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Parents react differently when first told their baby has Down syndrome. It is normal to feel shocked, angry or disappointed. In time, you will find that you enjoy your child with Down syndrome. Children with Down syndrome 'like other children' need a supportive family.
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Down syndrome and Alzheimer's
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The connection between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease is complex. Studies of the brains of people with Down syndrome reveal that, by the age of 40, almost all develop the brain changes characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Maternal serum test
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A blood test, the maternal serum screening test, is performed on many pregnant women.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Down Syndrome - resources
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   A list of resources in Australia for children with Down Syndrome
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   Down syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Down Syndrome is the name given to some people with problems in mental and physical development.
Date:   Apr 2006
Title:   Bringing up children with Down Syndrome
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Facts about Down Syndrome are presented, including how early education helps, and where parents can find support.
Date:   Dec 1995
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