Causes of Down's Syndrome Down Syndrome = Trisomy 21 Extra chromosome on pair 21

Symptoms of Down's Syndrome Physical deformities Learning disabilities/ retardation Increased risk of other diseases

Treatment Incurable, but treatable Physical, occupational, and speech therapists Early-intervention services Medication and surgery

Likelihood of Disorder Risk factor doubles if mothers are > 40 yrs 1/1562 – 20-25 yrs 1/214 – 35-39 1/19 - >40 > if parental carrier

Testing Artificial Insemination (risks vs. benefits) Genetic Counseling Examining parent genes for probabilities Testing during pregnancy

Decisions, Decisions Child lives with disease their whole life Obvious Not like curable disease Psychological benefit