Down syndrome cannot be cured. Early treatment programs can help improve skills. They may include speech, physical, occupational, and/or educational therapy. With support and treatment, many people with Down syndrome live happy, productive lives.

Can Down syndrome go away?

Is there a cure for Down syndrome or can it go away in time? No. Down syndrome is a lifelong condition and right now there isnt a cure. But many health problems associated with the condition are treatable.

Can a child with Down syndrome live a normal life?

Most kids with Down syndrome will live a normal life Although they will experience learning and developmental delays — and possibly health problems — children born with Down syndrome can grow up to be independent.

Can you prevent Down syndrome during pregnancy?

Theres no way to prevent Down syndrome. If youre at high risk of having a child with Down syndrome or you already have one child with Down syndrome, you may want to consult a genetic counselor before becoming pregnant. A genetic counselor can help you understand your chances of having a child with Down syndrome.

Can stress cause Down syndrome?

Down syndrome, which arises from a chromosome defect, is likely to have a direct link with the increase in stress levels seen in couples during the time of conception, say Surekha Ramachandran, founder of Down Syndrome Federation of India, who has been studying about the same ever since her daughter was diagnosed with

Can someone have Down syndrome and look normal?

People with Down syndrome all look the same. There are certain physical characteristics that can occur. People with Down syndrome can have all of them or none. A person with Down syndrome will always look more like his or her close family than someone else with the condition.

Can a baby Look Down syndrome and not be?

Some of the children with Mosaic Down syndrome that we know do not actually look as if they have Down syndrome - the usual physical features are not obvious. This raises some important and difficult social issues and identity issues for both parents and children, which parents have discussed with us.

How many years do Down syndrome live?

The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome increased dramatically between 1960 and 2007. In 1960, on average, persons with Down syndrome lived to be about 10 years old. In 2007, on average, persons with Down syndrome lived to be about 47 years old.