Developmental Delay - slow or stopped development because of a physical or mental problem that was inherited or caused by an injury or something missing when the baby was developing in the womb. Developmental Handicap - a condition that interferes with a person's ability to develop, grow or function the same as other people their age. Down Syndrome - a medical diagnosis also known as Mongolism as the face shape is like the Mongolian race. Genetic condition associated with a tripled or transformed chromosome. Mental and physical growth may be slow.
Heart problems are often present.
Floppy or Limp Posture - there is no tone in the muscles, they are limp or soft, unable to support sitting or standing. Often due to a problem with the nerves that supply the muscles. Gene - the part of the chromosome that determines the nature and development of any characteristic you inherit. Genes occupy a specific place on a chromosome. Genes reproduce themselves exactly at each cell division.