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Mental
impairment limits intellectual abilities and
adaptive behaviors (conceptual, social, and practical
skills people use to function in everyday lives). Most
people with Down syndrome have IQs that fall in the
mild to moderate range of people with Mental
impairment. They may have delayed language
development and slow motor development.
Physical signs of Down syndrome include:
Flat face
with an upward slant to the eye,
Short neck, and
abnormally shaped ears
Deep crease in the palm
of the hand
White
spots on the iris of the eye
Poor muscle
tone, loose ligaments
Small hands and feet
Other health conditions in Down
syndrome:
Congenital heart disease
Hearing problems
Intestinal problems like blocked small bowel or esophagus
Celiac disease
Eye problems like cataracts
Thyroid
dysfunctions
Skeletal problems
Dementia—similar
to Alzheimer’s
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