Down Syndrome Group
The Down Syndrome Group is a subgroup of Siblings with a Mission and provides information about Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder and occurs when an individual inherits an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. Individuals with Down syndrome may experience delays in their speech and processing. There are 3 different types of Down syndrome:
1) Trisomy 21
2) Mosaicism
3) Translocation.
The Down Syndrome Group provides information about the types and symptoms of Down syndrome. In addition to hosting monthly video conferences, the Down Syndrome Group will also provide stories to siblings of individuals affected by Down syndrome.
To learn more about Down syndrome, click here.
For more information about Down syndrome, view the following pages:
Education and Awareness
Story Column
Video Conferences
Some examples of associations that assist individuals diagnosed with Down syndrome are:
Down syndrome:
National Down Syndrome Society (US)
Down’s Syndrome Association (UK)
Down Syndrome Australia
Down Syndrome South Africa
More information about Down syndrome can be found at http://www.ndss.org/Down-Syndrome/What-Is-Down-Syndrome/
Siblings with a Mission is an international organization established to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. All images are found on Google images and are solely used for education purposes. The stories and advice provided by Siblings with a Mission are not to be replaced by professional advice and counseling but to be considered as an additional source of support.
The Down Syndrome Group is a subgroup of Siblings with a Mission and provides information about Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder and occurs when an individual inherits an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. Individuals with Down syndrome may experience delays in their speech and processing. There are 3 different types of Down syndrome:
1) Trisomy 21
2) Mosaicism
3) Translocation.
The Down Syndrome Group provides information about the types and symptoms of Down syndrome. In addition to hosting monthly video conferences, the Down Syndrome Group will also provide stories to siblings of individuals affected by Down syndrome.
To learn more about Down syndrome, click here.
For more information about Down syndrome, view the following pages:
Education and Awareness
Story Column
Video Conferences
Some examples of associations that assist individuals diagnosed with Down syndrome are:
Down syndrome:
National Down Syndrome Society (US)
Down’s Syndrome Association (UK)
Down Syndrome Australia
Down Syndrome South Africa
More information about Down syndrome can be found at http://www.ndss.org/Down-Syndrome/What-Is-Down-Syndrome/
Siblings with a Mission is an international organization established to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. All images are found on Google images and are solely used for education purposes. The stories and advice provided by Siblings with a Mission are not to be replaced by professional advice and counseling but to be considered as an additional source of support.
