Down Syndrome Pictures

Down Syndrome Pictures

Most individuals with Down syndrome have intellectual disability in the mild (IQ 50–70) to moderate (IQ 35–50) range,[25] with individuals having Mosaic Down syndrome typically 10–30 points higher.[26] The methodology of the IQ tests has been criticised for not taking into account accompanying physical disabilities, such as hearing and vision impairment, that would slow performance. Language skills show a difference between understanding speech and expressing speech, and commonly individuals with Down syndrome have a speech delay. Fine motor skills are delayed and often lag behind gross motor skills and can interfere with cognitive development. Effects of the condition on the development of gross motor skills are quite variable. Some children will begin walking at around 2 years of age, while others will not walk until age four. Physical therapy, and/or participation in a program of adapted physical education (APE), may promote enhanced development of gross motor skills in Down syndrome children. Children and adults with DS are at increased risk for developing epilepsy and also Alzheimer's disease.

Down Syndrome Pictures

Down Syndrome Pictures

Down Syndrome Pictures

Down Syndrome Pictures

Down Syndrome Pictures

Down Syndrome Pictures

Down Syndrome Pictures

Down Syndrome Pictures

Down Syndrome Pictures