Chrarcteristics+of+Down+Syndrome

Down syndrome is usually associated with some visible and particular mental and physical features, espically in the facial area. This disease can impair the physical growth and cognitive ability. Often, people with Down syndrome may have a lower-than-average cognitive ability, ranging from mostly mild to moderate disabilities. As for the Language skills for individuals with Down Syndrome, they can show a different perspective on the understanding of speech, and the expression of speech; in the majority fo the cases of Down Syndrome this causes a speech delay, or speech impediments. The victim's fine motor skills as well as gross motor skills may be delayed or slowed. All of these can interfere with the individual's cognitive development.
 * __Characteristics__**


 * __ Facial Characteristics of Down Syndrome: __**
 * Small chin
 * Oblique eyes with the epicanthic skin folds cover the corner of the eyes
 * Poor muscle tone
 * Fat nasal bridge
 * Single palmar fold
 * Protruding tongue due to small oral cavity and swelled tonsils by the tongue
 * Short neck
 * White spots near or on iris' of eyes
 * Excessive joint laxity