How Do You Recognize The Signs Of Down Syndrome?
• Recognize the signs of the condition. Common physical signs include: • A flat face with an upward slant to the eyes, a short neck, small ears, and a large tongue. • Poor muscle tone or loose ligaments. • One singular crease across the palm of the hand. • Small hands and feet. • Small pinky fingers that ofttimes curve toward the thumbs. • Tiny white spots on the iris’ of the eyes. • Often have extremely bad teeth, and normally have a unibrow. • Know that even though people with Down syndrome can have similar mental and physical characteristics, the symptoms of the condition can vary from mild to severe. • Be aware that mental development and physical development are slower in people with Down syndrome than in those without it. A person with Down syndrome can have an IQ in the mild-to-moderate range of retardation. They may have slowed language development and problems with physical coordination. Understand that there are some physical problems associated with Down syndrome, these can
