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- Down syndrome
With the support and opportunities available to them today, most people with Down syndrome are able to achieve and participate as valued members of their community.
- Down syndrome and learning
You should focus on what your child with Down syndrome can do, rather than what they can't do.
- Down syndrome and health
There are a number of significant health and medical issues that are more common in people with Down syndrome.
- Down syndrome and Alzheimer's
Studies of the brains of people with Down syndrome reveal that, by the age of 40, almost all develop the brain changes characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.
- Down syndrome and family support
For a person with Down syndrome, being included in all aspects of family life can lead to a successful life within the community.
- Trisomy disorders
Children affected by trisomy usually have a range of birth defects, including delayed development and intellectual disabilities.
- Pregnancy tests - ultrasound
Ultrasound is used during pregnancy to check the baby's development and to help pick up any abnormalities.
- Dementia - different types
Dementia is more common in people over 65, but it is not a normal part of ageing.
- Disability groups and networks
Connecting with other people who have a disability and their families can be a good way of getting informal advice and support.
- Pregnancy tests - maternal serum screening
Maternal serum screening can indicate increased risk of abnormalities in the unborn child, but is not a diagnosis.