Instead of the normal number of 46 chromosomes in each cell, the person with Down's has 47 chromosomes. ... Every state in the United States does a routine screen on all new borns. ... Causes and symptoms * Flat appearing face * Small head * Flat bridge of the nose * Smaller than normal, low-set nose * Small mouth, which causes the tongue to stick out and to appear overly large * Upward slanting eyes * Extra folds of skin located at the inside corner of each eye, near the nose (called epicanthal folds) * Rounded cheeks * Small, misshapen ears * Small, wide...

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Some are unable to deal with the interruption of their routine schedule or change, and could possibly injure themselves or become aggressive toward others. ... Even though autistic children may lack the normal skills like other children with autism, such as the ability to speak or communicate well with others, some have the ability to memorize massive amounts of information. ...

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Prenatal exposure to alcohol can cause a spectrum of disorders. One of the most severe effects of drinking during pregnancy is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). If a woman drinks alcohol during her pregnancy, her baby can be born with FAS. FAS is a combination of mental a...

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