Down Syndrome Flashcards
1
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definition of down syndrome
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condition in which a person has an extra chromosome (21st)
2
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types of known origin syndromes
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edward and patau
3
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what causes down syndrome
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trisomy 21
4
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physical signs
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- flattened face
- short neck
- small ears
5
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associated conditions
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- hypotonia
- vision problems
- hearing loss
6
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characteristics applying to SLP
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difficulty with grammar, tenses, word endings, using shorter sentences
