Down's Syndrome

  • Down Syndrome
    Down syndrome continues to be the most common chromosomal disorder. According to WHO, incidence of Down Syndrome is estimated to be around 1 in 1,000 to 1 live births worldwide. Between 1979 and 2003, the number of babies born with Down syndrome increased by about 30%. The good news is that the life expectancy of people with Down syndrome increased dramatically from 10 years old in 1960 to 47 years in 2007.   
Submitted by PatientsEngage on 21 March 2016

Down’s syndrome is also known as trisomy 21. It is a congenital disorder caused from a chromosomal abnormality appearing in about one of every 800 to 1 in 1000 births. This syndrome occurs when one chromosome has an extra “part” and an error occurs in cell division, or an extra chromosome exists, resulting in 47 chromosomes. (Chromosome is a thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.)

Usually people are born with 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46. When the body produces an extra chromosome or genetic material, it alters the way the body develops. Down’s syndrome is a congenital condition (something you are born with). It affects how you grow and learn new skills (development).

You should know also that it is not caused by anything the mother did or did not do during pregnancy.

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Stories

  • Youngsters with Disabilities Learn Life Skills at Supermarket
    Dr Mihir Parekh, child psychologist and special educator, has recently opened Urja Mart, a supermarket handled by youngsters with Down’s syndrome and on the Autism spectrum. Here, he talks about how the initiative will help them gain real world experience and employability skills. Dr Parekh, you have recently opened a supermarket, Urja Mart, managed by youngsters with special needs. Could you tell us a little about your unique initiative? Urja Mart is a training mart for children with special…
  • World Down Syndrome Day What Inclusion Means and Pictures of the 4 persons with down syndrome
    World Down Syndrome Day: What Inclusion Means To Me
    The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) calls for “full and effective participation and inclusion in society”. In line with this, the campaign for World Down Syndrome Day 2022 focusses on understanding what "Inclusion Means" to persons with down syndrome. We asked persons with Down Syndrome the question and we got insightful and interesting responses.    Pranay Burde Hello Everybody. Wish you all a happy World Down Syndrome Day.  To Me Inclusion…
  • Each of His Activities Add to His Achievement
    Sharan Delhiwala, who was born with Down Syndrome, has always been encouraged to live an engaged, healthy and productive life. His mother, Parini, writes about the challenges he dealt with and and how her son enjoys trying out different activities and engages socially with family and friends. Sharan was born on November 9, 2000. He is blessed with Down Syndrome. We are based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Syndrome undetected in Nigeria When he was born our doctor didn’t inform us about his diagnosis.…
  • Aditi Verma wth chef Vikas Khanna outside the cafe Aditi's Corner
    मैं अदितीस कॉर्नर को बड़ा बनाना चाहती हूं
    नवी मुंबई में अदितीस कॉर्नर को चलाने वाली हैं अदिति वर्मा, जिन्हें डाउन सिंड्रोम है। अदिति ने यह कैफे कैसे शुरू किया और वे इसका कैसे विस्तार करना चाहती हैं, इसकी कहानी पढ़ें। ऊपर की तस्वीर में अदिति शेफ विकास खन्ना के साथ है। पैरेंट टॉक/ माता-पिता के शब्दों में: (अदिति के पिता, श्री अमित वर्मा का इंटरव्यू देखें) कृपया हमें बताएं कि आपको अदिति की अवस्था के बारे में कब पता चला। आप ने उसके बारे में क्या किया? हमें उसके जन्म के ठीक बाद ही उसकी अवस्था के बारे में पता चल गया था। मेरे बहनोई डॉक्टर हैं…
  • Dr. Rekha Ramachandran on the right with her daughter Babli with down syndrome on the left
    लोगों को घूरने दो। वे सुंदर लोगों को घूर रहे हैं!
    डॉ। सुरेखा रामचंद्रन डाउन सिंड्रोम वाली एक युवती की माँ हैं और वे डाउन सिंड्रोम फेडरेशन ऑफ इंडिया की अध्यक्षा हैं। इस लेख में वे  डाउन सिंड्रोम के बारे में प्रचलित कुछ  गलत धारणाओं पर प्रकाश डालती हैं और वास्तविकता क्या है, यह बताती हैं। वे विश्व डाउन सिंड्रोम दिवस के अवसर पर सभी माता-पिता के लिए एक संदेश भी देती हैं। वर्ष 1984 में 6 बच्चों के साथ स्थापित, डीएसएफ़आई आज न केवल भारत के बल्कि मिडिल ईस्ट के भी असंख्य बच्चों को सेवाएं प्रदान करता है। डीएसएफआई उन लोगों के लिए समर्थन और…
  • Lockdown Agonies for Adolescents with Special Needs
    Alisha Lalljee, Special Educator and Counselling Psychotherapist, feels teenagers with special needs have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown as they struggle with schedule disruptions, discontinuation of therapies and issues of anxiety and sometimes aggression. Young adolescents and teenagers with special needs and disabilities have been affected severely by the Covid-19 lockdown. They are in a frazzled state – aware of coronavirus, though not always fully understanding the…
  • Mother's Day Reflections On Covid-19 Challenges
    Parul Kala handles her home, children and a changed scenario under Covid-19 with as much positivity as one can muster. She talks about what Mother’s Day 2020 means for her. The year 2020 shall be a very special year as Mother’s Days go in our memories, for a number of reasons, the most important one being of course that the entire world is experiencing an unprecedented lockdown because of the Covid 19 pandemic. I’m blessed with two children - son Dev with Down’s Syndrome is14 years old and…
  • What Does Decision Making Mean For People With Down Syndrome
    “We Decide” is the theme of the World Down Syndrome Day 2020.  It highlights how all people with Down syndrome should have full participation in decision making about matters relating to, or affecting, their lives. We speak to a few people on this topic. Nina Mehrotra, Shaurya's mother says: As you know he’s not very vocal , but he was clear about what he wants and what he decides..He says he would like to be able to decide that at some stage he can live independently…
  • Devika with Down Syndrome with her mother Ranjana Pandey
    Trust In The Ability Of Your Child With Down Syndrome
    Ranjana Pandey is the mother of Devika Pandey, a confident woman who knows her own mind. On Down’s Syndrome day, the mother recounts how her daughter, despite living with a condition, learnt to develop her own mind and the family’s pro active contribution towards it. What is the kind of independence you encourage in your daughter? To plan her day, to spend her time the way she wants to, to watch television, listen to music, choose her clothes, her style, her hair cut. Unfortunately she was…
  • "I Decide Everything I Like To Do" Says This Photographer With Down's Syndrome
    Shalini Gupta talks about her teenage daughter Gayatri, a person with Down’s Syndrome, who has grown up to be an independent young lady because her parents have always given her freedom within limits, something that Gayatri has learnt to appreciate. Gayatri is also an avid and a successful photographer. What is the kind of independence you encourage in your daughter? Gayatri is a teenager at 18 years of age. But boy, is she independent!! Most people who get to know her understand what a…