Down Syndrome is a genetic chromosome Syndrome that affects physical characteristics and causes mental retardation. Down Syndrome is caused by the addition of a third copy of chromosome 21. Down Syndrome can be diagnosed prenatal to the womb during pregnancy using several different tests including ultrasound, amniocentesis, and CVS. Diagnosis after birth can usually be done by examining the physical and facial features of the baby, such as:

• Flattened face
• Flattened nose
• Flattened nasal bridge
• Upward slanting eyes
• Short neck
• Extended and protruding tongue
• Abnormally shaped ears
• Short hands
• Short feet

Few myths and facts about Down Syndrome

Myth: Down Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder.

Truth: one in every 800 to 1,000 births is a child with Down Syndrome. These figures represent approximately 5,000 births per year.

Myth: Most children with Down Syndrome are born to older parents. Truth: 80% of children with Down Syndrome are born to women under 35 years of age. However, as the age of the parent’s increases, so does the incidence of births of children with Down Syndrome.

Myth: Children with Down Syndrome are severely retarded.

Truth: Children with Down Syndrome have an I.Q that falls between a mild to moderately retarded range. Children with Down Syndrome may be educated with the help of a speech therapist. Speech therapists are able to verify and document the full educational potential of children with Down Syndrome.

Myth: Most people with Down Syndrome are institutionalized.

Truth: In recent years, children with Down Syndrome have been seen in the public with their families and are engaged in their educational, social, and recreational activities. Some adults with Down Syndrome are also seen working in coffee and fast food chains.

Myth: Adults with Syndrome are unemployable.

Truth: As society's acceptance and understanding towards adults with Down Syndrome increases, businesses around the world are employing young adults with Down Syndrome for a variety of positions.

Myth: Adults with Down Syndrome are unable to form close interpersonal relations like marriage, etc.

Truth: Many adults with Down Syndrome are able to manage ongoing relationships such as marriage.

Although women with Down Syndrome may have children, the chances of having a Down Syndrome child are 50 percent.

Myth: People with Down Syndrome can never be cured.

Truth: As medical research progresses, it has been noticed that this can be managed through various language therapies and speech therapies which are nowadays conducted at professional speech and occupational therapy clinics in Dubai such as Q Enrichment Center. The therapists at Q Enrichment Center are passionate about evidence-based interventions. Their qualified speech, language and swallowing pathologist/ occupational therapist prepare every treatment plan after a careful and comprehensive assessment of a child’s individual situation.

The primary goal is to provide children with the highest quality speech, language and occupational therapy using evidence-based methods, experience, and skills in which Q Enrichment. When it comes to speech therapy and occupational therapy for children with Down Syndrome, then just get in touch with Q Enrichment Center. Visit them today at https://qenrichment.com for more details.