Why do people with Down Syndrome have that same “look” to them?
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Down’s syndrome and ‘the look’:
One of the main consequences is that it gives you low muscle tone, so everything is a bit floppy, including the muscles in your face. The low muscle tone is responsible for a whole host of other developmental issues.
DS also gives you a small mouth, but a regular sized tongue, which is quite distinctive. Also no bones in the nose, giving you a fairly flat, small nose.
Down’s syndrome and ‘the look’:
One of the main consequences is that it gives you low muscle tone, so everything is a bit floppy, including the muscles in your face. The low muscle tone is responsible for a whole host of other developmental issues.
DS also gives you a small mouth, but a regular sized tongue, which is quite distinctive. Also no bones in the nose, giving you a fairly flat, small nose.
Nobody is actually answering this and it’s annoying. We know what DS is, but specifically what are the traits? I know almond eyes but thats the only descriptor I can remember hearing and even that doesn’t make sense.
Nobody is actually answering this and it’s annoying. We know what DS is, but specifically what are the traits? I know almond eyes but thats the only descriptor I can remember hearing and even that doesn’t make sense.
One quick relevant lesson: There are three types of Down syndrome. The most common one is Trisomy 21, which makes out about 95% of the cases, and have that look you’re talking about. The other types however don’t usually share the same look, some people with a type of Down syndrome look almost just like any other person. They could tell you they have Down syndrome, and most people would think they’re joking, because they’re only familiar with Trisomy 21.
So this is your friendly lesson to teach you that there’s people out there who don’t share that look but still have Down syndrome. For whomever might not know.
One quick relevant lesson: There are three types of Down syndrome. The most common one is Trisomy 21, which makes out about 95% of the cases, and have that look you’re talking about. The other types however don’t usually share the same look, some people with a type of Down syndrome look almost just like any other person. They could tell you they have Down syndrome, and most people would think they’re joking, because they’re only familiar with Trisomy 21.
So this is your friendly lesson to teach you that there’s people out there who don’t share that look but still have Down syndrome. For whomever might not know.
Funny thing is that you can kinda tell what degree of Down syndrome a person has by their looks. Some have that very distinct look, but some just slightly and you’re not 100% sure. I have a friend who’s brother has Down syndrome but he is generally quite “normal” and he also looks quite “normal”. I’ve also seen a pretty severe case and yea you can instantly tell.
Funny thing is that you can kinda tell what degree of Down syndrome a person has by their looks. Some have that very distinct look, but some just slightly and you’re not 100% sure. I have a friend who’s brother has Down syndrome but he is generally quite “normal” and he also looks quite “normal”. I’ve also seen a pretty severe case and yea you can instantly tell.
Not just DS. What used to be called fetal alcohol syndrome (permanent effect on the child when a pregnant person dranks alcohol) has very marked physical features on the child, often on the shape of the ears.
Edit: drinking while pregnant causes a lot more damage to the child than physical defects and abnormalities so please don’t.
Not just DS. What used to be called fetal alcohol syndrome (permanent effect on the child when a pregnant person dranks alcohol) has very marked physical features on the child, often on the shape of the ears.
Edit: drinking while pregnant causes a lot more damage to the child than physical defects and abnormalities so please don’t.
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