Down syndrome: critically analyzing the effects of Down syndrome on people and the support available Introduction: an individual with Down syndrome can be recognized as different from others because they have different characteristics physical characteristics, but the question is: what causes individuals to have a deformed face, characteristics that are slightly different from those of someone who does not have Down syndrome? The reason why some individuals are born with Down syndrome is because of an extra chromosome, this chromosome, which carries the number 21. It is also known as trisomy 21. Having this type of disability does not really affect their life in a way that doesn't happen. able to live, but affects the cognitive levels and physical growth of the child with Down syndrome. While the mother goes for an ultrasound, doctors can detect that the baby in the womb has Down syndrome. (1) Mothers over the age of 35 have a higher risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome and 1 in 1,000 women at the age of 30. Furthermore, out of 100 women who are 40 years old there is one mother who has a child with this case. As a woman ages, there is a greater chance of conceiving a child with Down syndrome than a woman who is in her mid-20s or younger. (2) This essay will highlight the effects and supports of Down syndrome in children. Effect: Children are known to have Down syndrome in physical characteristics. They are no different from a person who does not have Down syndrome, but their physical characteristics are very different, such as the appearance of the face, which is flatter. They also have slanted eyes, smaller ears, and a protruding tongue that is slightly larger and sticks out of the mouth. (2) Children with Down syndrome are affected...... middle of the paper... even independent. (4) Individuals with Down syndrome are unique and special and should be treated like normal people even if they are different. Every month we celebrate a day dedicated to children with Down syndrome. It was founded in 1979. On this day people spread awareness about what Down syndrome is and let everyone know more information about it. The annual Down Syndrome Awareness Day is March 21. (5) Overall, every child has the right path to learn and even if they are born with an extra chromosome this makes them even more special and people should accept them for the people they are. They should have the right to live normally like everyone else and not have their disability felt. Furthermore, the government could help parents who have children with Down syndrome face many obstacles.