Down Syndrome

Error in cell division or Disjunction of chromosome either we can say copy of chromosome 21.

Signs:

1. Restlessness
2. Poor Attention
3. Mood Swing
4. Inability to Focus
5. Challenging Behavior

Symptoms:

1. Growth Failure
2. Mental Retardation
3. Flat Back Of Head
4. Abnormal Ears
5. Broad Flat Face
6. Slanting Eyes
7. Epicanthic Eye Fold
8. Short Nose
9. Unilateral or Bilateral absence of one rib
10. Intestinal Blockage
11. Umbilical Hernia
12. Hypotonia
13. Big Toes Widely Spaced
14. Gastroesophageal Reflux
15. Constipation

Physical Therapies Of Down Syndrome:

1. Developmental activities such as Crawling and Walking
2. Maintain Balance and Co-ordination Activity
3. Maintain and Balance Gait
4. Aquatic Therapy
5. Flexibility Exercise to increase Range Of Motion
6. Safety and Prevention Guidelines

Occupational Therapy Of Down Syndrome:

Develop Fine Motor Skills like grasping and releasing toy or any object.

Oncologic Disorder In Down Syndrome:

1. Myelodysplastic Syndrome
2. Transient Myeloproliferation Disorder
3. Leukemia