Down Syndrome Facts

2. Babies with ____ ________ are born with an extra chromosome. (2 words)
4. Down Syndrome is also known as _______ 21.
6. Chromosomes carry _______ information, which will determine how a baby’s body will develop and function.
7. _________ delays in people who have Down Syndrome are typically mild to moderate.
11. Down Syndrome is not a _______. It cannot be cured. It is a lifelong chromosomal condition.
12. Individuals with Down Syndrome commonly have low _______ tone.
14. Individuals with Down Syndrome typically have ____ that slant upward.

1. Individuals with Down Syndrome commonly have loose ______, allowing them to be very flexible.
3. A common physical trait in individuals with Down Syndrome is a _________ face and nose.
5. Babies are typically born with 46 ___________.
8. Individuals with Down Syndrome have a higher risk of developing certain _______ conditions such as heart defects, respiratory problems, and difficulty hearing.
9. Speech, physical, and occupational _______ early in life may help individuals improve their physical and intellectual abilities.
10. Individuals with Down Syndrome have similar physical characteristics but have different _________ and personalities.
13. Individuals with Down Syndrome typically have _____ hands and short fingers.