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Down's Syndrome (Trisomy 21) is a caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21. The incidence of Down's Syndrome is around 1 in 1000 births. Down's Syndrome is associated with moderate to severe learning disabilities. Mosaic Down's syndrome is a rare form where whilst many cells are affected by trisomy, a significant number are not. Mosiac Down's is usually characterised as less severe in terms of its physical effects and the likely range of associated learning disabilities. Children with Down's syndrome represent a considerable range of capabilities, but most children should learn to communicate effectively and read and write with appropriate support over time. Around a third of children with Down's Syndrome have heart defects, mostly minor with many rectified early in life, but as a matter of course teachers should seek the advice of parents/medics regarding any precautions or extra-dilligence needed in PE. Children with Down's syndrome are frequently victims of unhelpful stereotyping, especially assumptions about personality and behaviour but also general capability and academic expectations all of which vary greatly in practice. Back to the list of links	Down's Syndrome Association The Down's Syndrome Association is a UK charity concerned solely with the support of people with Down's syndrome and their families. Their website provides a wealth of information on all aspects of Down's Syndrome. The Down Syndrome Educational Trust The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is a registered charity, based in the UK, and a recognised leader in scientific research into the development and education of individuals with Down syndrome Down Syndrome Information Network Daughter site of the The Down Syndrome Educational Trust. The Down Syndrome Information Network offers a range of information resources and online services to the international Down syndrome community. Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group This site provides essential information for healthcare professionals on 'best practice' medical care for people with Down's syndrome in the UK and Ireland. Mosaic Down Syndrome on the Web. International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association (IMDSA) aims to provide support, information and research to any family, individual or professional affected by mosaic Down syndrome. Down's Heart Group A UK charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down’s Syndrome. Large site with information for parents and professionals alike.

About Down's Syndrome

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Down's Syndrome (Trisomy 21) is a caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21. The incidence of Down's Syndrome is around 1 in 1000 births.

Down's Syndrome is associated with moderate to severe learning disabilities.

Mosaic Down's syndrome is a rare form where whilst many cells are affected by trisomy, a significant number are not. Mosiac Down's is usually characterised as less severe in terms of its physical effects and the likely range of associated learning disabilities.

Children with Down's syndrome represent a considerable range of capabilities, but most children should learn to communicate effectively and read and write with appropriate support over time.

Around a third of children with Down's Syndrome have heart defects, mostly minor with many rectified early in life, but as a matter of course teachers should seek the advice of parents/medics regarding any precautions or extra-dilligence needed in PE.

Children with Down's syndrome are frequently victims of unhelpful stereotyping, especially assumptions about personality and behaviour but also general capability and academic expectations all of which vary greatly in practice.

Back to the list of links

Down's Syndrome Association
The Down's Syndrome Association is a UK charity concerned solely with the support of people with Down's syndrome and their families. Their website provides a wealth of information on all aspects of Down's Syndrome.
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is a registered charity, based in the UK, and a recognised leader in scientific research into the development and education of individuals with Down syndrome
Down Syndrome Information Network
Daughter site of the The Down Syndrome Educational Trust. The Down Syndrome Information Network offers a range of information resources and online services to the international Down syndrome community.
Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group
This site provides essential information for healthcare professionals on 'best practice' medical care for people with Down's syndrome in the UK and Ireland.
Mosaic Down Syndrome on the Web.
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association (IMDSA) aims to provide support, information and research to any family, individual or professional affected by mosaic Down syndrome.
Down's Heart Group
A UK charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down’s Syndrome. Large site with information for parents and professionals alike.