SOME KEY POINTS ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME Women older tan 35 more likely to give birth to a child with Down Syndrome. Most children with down syndrome have MILD to MODERATE Cognitive impairment, language is delayed and long term memory is affected.People with down syndrome have higher risk of some condition including Alzheimer disease and epilepsy. Infant with down syndrome may be average size but typically they grow slowly and remain shorter than other children the same age. The characterstics of Down syndrome include low muscle tone , short stature, a flated nasal bridge, and protuding tongue.
