Down syndrome

The famous Down syndrome used to be called mongolism, and it is also known as trisomy 21. This syndrome happens because of an alteration on the chromosome number 21.

It exactly occurs when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21. This form of Down syndrome is called Trisomy 21. The extra chromosome causes problems with the way the body and brain develop.

It produces malformations and it’s associated with moderate or several mental retardation. Children that have this syndrome are easily recognized because of their small height and ears, flattened nose, dry lips and tongue, slanted eyes… in fact almost every person with this syndrome look alike.

They are mentally, social, and physical delayed from normal kids’ development. They can reach a mental age of 8 years old which makes them need to live in a protective environment in order to feel loved and safe. 

To end... I´M IN LOVE WITH THESE KIDS, SWEETEST KIDS EVER <3