Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that occurs before birth. People who have Down syndrome have an extra chromosome 21, which causes mental retardation and sometimes other medical conditions, including hearing loss. The mental retardation...
Genetic diseases occur in 3 to 4 percent of all babies born according to information provided by Net Wellness. Genetic diseases are caused by damage to or destruction of one or more genes, which are specific segments of DNA (the fundamental...
Physical exercise can be a beneficial tool for therapists when dealing with patients with developmental disabilities or mental retardation, according the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. They note that a common symptom of people suffering...
Exercise is vitally important for adults with mental retardation. In many cases, adults with a mental disability have a number of physical deficits such as decreased function of the heart and lungs, and daily exercise can help improve their...
Amino acids are critical for normal brain development, and therefore have a significant impact on Down syndrome. Although many hope that taking supplemental amino acids will help treat Down syndrome, this has not yet been proven.
Children with Down syndrome can do many of the things that normally developing children can do. Because of some of the characteristics associated with Down syndrome, learning these skills may take longer, with the rate of development varying...
Dealing with autism can be quite telling for the parent, especially during those long summer months. However there are a number of groups in Knoxville and the surrounding area that have organized activities for both children and young adults who...
People with disabilities can participate in soccer courtesy of programs to meet the needs of special needs children and adults. Athletes with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, amputations and brain injuries can take advantage of the...
Red, swollen eyes are not an uncommon sight in children. Pink eye and other eye infections tend to run rampant through elementary schools during the winter. When tear ducts, the channels that allow your tears to drain through your nose, become...
Human beings have been fascinated by dolphins for centuries. Dolphins are gentle creatures that interact well with humans and children especially enjoy swimming with a dolphin.
Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, which may curve in one spot and be shaped like the letter C. The spine also can curve in several places and be shaped like the letter S. This abnormality can be mild and never require...
Genetic diseases, as defined by The University of Utah, are either a mutation in one gene, or the addition or subtraction of a chromosome or set of chromosomes. Examples of genetic diseases include various cancers and Down syndrome. No one can...
