Physical Characteristics
There are many variations in the physical characteristics
of Down syndrome. No one person has all the possible features,
and any single feature can also be found
in people who don't have Down syndrome.
Some of the characteristics that might be noticeable in persons
with Down  syndrome include:
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Low muscle tone |
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Almond shaped eyes with small folds at the inner
corner
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Small mouth that may cause the tongue to protrude or
appear larger
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Single crease across the palm
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Double jointedness
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Flat or slightly depressed nasal bridge
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There's No Profile
for People Who Have Children with
Down Syndrome
A child with Down syndrome can be born to anyone, regardless
of age, race, socio-economic status or where you live. Down
syndrome occurs in approximately one out of every 800 births
in every country of the world.
People with Down Syndrome are Just
Like You and Me.
People with Down syndrome are more like average persons than they are different.
First and foremost they are individuals with their own personalities. They have
unique talents, characteristics, abilities and disabilities, just like everyone.
They are brothers, sisters, husbands, wives and friends. They work in banks,
schools, offices and restaurants. |
