Is there a mild form of Down syndrome?

Each person with Down syndrome is an individual — intellectual and developmental problems may be mild, moderate or severe. Some people are healthy while others have significant health problems such as serious heart defects.

What is the most mild form of Down syndrome?

Understanding mosaic Down syndrome These studies show that the percentage of mosaicism doesn’t accurately predict outcome. Mosaic Down syndrome cases can vary greatly. They can range from having very mild features to having most of the features of Down syndrome.

Can you be partially Down syndrome?

Mosaic Down syndrome happens when an extra copy of chromosome 21 is present in some, but not all, of the body’s cells. Chromosomes contain all of the genetic information that tells our body how to grow and function. Most people have 46 total chromosomes (23 pairs) in every cell in their body.

What are 5 characteristics of Down syndrome?

The characteristics of Down syndrome include low muscle tone, short stature, a flat nasal bridge, and a protruding tongue. People with Down syndrome have a higher risk of some conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy.

Can a child have Down syndrome and not look like it?

Some of the children with Mosaic Down syndrome that we know do not actually look as if they have Down syndrome – the usual physical features are not obvious. This raises some important and difficult social issues and identity issues for both parents and children, which parents have discussed with us.

What are the 3 different types of Down syndrome?

There are three types of Down syndrome: trisomy 21 (nondisjunction), translocation and mosaicism. Trisomy 21 (nondisjunction) accounts for 95% of known cases of Down syndrome.

How do I know if my child has Down syndrome?

At birth, babies with Down syndrome usually have certain characteristic signs, including: flat facial features. small head and ears. short neck….Mental and social development delays may mean that the child could have:

  1. impulsive behavior.
  2. poor judgment.
  3. short attention span.
  4. slow learning capabilities.

Do all Down syndrome babies have low muscle tone?

Almost all children with DS suffer from muscle hypotonia (MH), a state of reduced muscle tone, usually related to the skeletal muscles.

Are there levels to Down syndrome?

There are three types of Down syndrome: Trisomy 21 (nondisjunction), Mosaicism, and Translocation.