GEN BIO G2- DOWN SYNDROME report (1).pdf

stem 11 group report

1. UNDERSTANDING
DOWN
SYNDROME Presented by: Group 2

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the discussion, students should be able to:
1 3 41. Define what Down Syndrome is and explain its cause.
2. Identify common symptoms and characteristics.
3. Understand available treatments and interventions.
4. Promote awareness, respect, and support for people with Down
Syndrome.

3. DOWN SYNDROME
●Down Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy
of chromosome 21 (Trisomy 21).
●It affects physical development, facial appearance, and
intellectual ability.
●It is not a disease and not contagious.
●People with Down Syndrome can live happy, productive lives
with the right support.

4. CAUSES

5. Normally, a person has 46 chromosomes
(23 pairs).
Down Syndrome occurs when a person
has an extra copy of chromosome 21.

7. TYPES

8. 295% of cases; every cell
has 3 copies of
chromosome 21 TRISOMY 21

10. 3-4% of cases; part of
chromosome 21 is attached
to another chromosomeTRANSLOCATION

12. 1% of cases; some cells
have the extra
chromosome, others
don’t MOSAIC DOWN SYNDROME

14. SYMPTOMSFlat face, small ears, almond-shaped eyes
Short neck, low muscle tone, short statureture

16. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Almond-shaped eyes that slant upward
Flat facial profile
Short neck and small ears
Low muscle tone
Short height and broad hands

19. TREATMENTS No cure, but many helpful
treatments:
Early intervention therapy:
Physical, speech, and
occupational therapy Special education
programs
Medical support: for heart,
hearing, or vision issues
With proper support,
many people with Down
Syndrome go to school,
work, and live
independently.

20. Down Syndrome is a genetic
condition, not a disease.
It affects physical and intellectual
development.
With love, care, and early support,
individuals can thrive.
Let’s help promote inclusion and
respect.

21. THANK YOU!
I hope you learn something
new today!