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Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic condition where a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. This means that they have a total of 47 chromosomes instead of 46. This can affect how their brain and body develop. People diagnosed with Down syndrome have happy and healthy lives with supportive care.

Deep Dive into Down syndrome

EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION

About Down Syndrome

Down syndrome can affect anyone. It’s a genetic condition, and it doesn’t happen as a result of something that the parents did before or during pregnancy. The majority of Down syndrome cases happen randomly (sporadically). For more information, visit the Cleveland Clinic Down Syndrome webpage.

Maryland Treatment Centers

The Kennedy Krieger Institute supports children with down syndrome through their multidisciplinary team at their Down Syndrome Clinic and Research Center . For more information, visit the Kennedy Krieger Institute webpage.

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