Down's syndrome

Students with Down's syndrome usually struggle with cognition and communication. Inaccurate interpretations of is being expressed both verbally and non verbally. Their social initiatives to peers and acceptance of their peers social initiations are successful about 70% of the time (Sigman & Ruskin, 1999). They often have a best friend and participate in social organizations outside of school. However, they are most dependent on their families.

Complete set of chromosomes or karyotype illustration.

chromosome chart

 

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