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

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

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

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

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

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