Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome.

Down syndrome is diagnosed by examining the number and structure of a persons chromosomes.

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Children with Down syndrome generally take longer to reach developmental milestones and they will need some additional support.

Some health conditions are more likely to effect a child with Down syndrome.

Some health conditions are more likely to effect an adult with Down syndrome.

Children with Down syndrome have a specific pattern of strengths and weaknesses. Most children will need extra support to learn...

People with Down syndrome have the right to work and can be valuable assets to businesses.

People with Down syndrome have the same human rights as everyone else.

People with intellectual disabilities have the right to take part and be included.

Research relating to people with Down syndrome is ongoing in many fields.