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An easy-to-understand overview of the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.
What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a common congenital condition affecting about one in every 700 babies in Canada. Congenital means the condition is present at birth. Down syndrome is due to a genetic variation and is not related to race, nationality, religion or socio-economic status.
While Down syndrome is associated with medical and developmental challenges, the features of the condition vary widely from one child to another. The presentation of the syndrome falls on a spectrum.
Children with Down syndrome attend school and participate in recreational activities just like other children. Many adults with Down syndrome hold jobs, liv