Down syndrome
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Signs and Symptoms of Down syndrome
All Signs & Symptoms of Down syndrome
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Down syndrome:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) | Often | 5 mentions |
| Floppy muscles or low muscle tone (hypotonia) | Often | 2 mentions |
| Anxiety | Often | 1 mention |
| Non-verbal (not able to use words) | Often | 1 mention |
| Stubborn | Often | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
How to read this chart
Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones)
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Floppy muscles or low muscle tone (hypotonia)
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Anxiety
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Change in symptoms of Down syndrome*
What happens to common Down syndrome symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) | 0% | 0% | 40% | 0% | 60% | 0% |
| Floppy muscles or low muscle tone (hypotonia) | 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% |
| Anxiety | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Non-verbal (not able to use words) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Stubborn | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Down syndrome
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Down syndrome when they describe these conditions:
Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions Allergies
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Sneezing Often 227 mentions Runny nose Often 177 mentions Coughing Often 99 mentions Hives Often 93 mentions Rashes (any cause) Often 77 mentions Watery eyes Often 73 mentions Itchy eyes Sometimes 60 mentions Itching Sometimes 59 mentions Congestion Sometimes 37 mentions Fever Sometimes 33 mentions Anxiety
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Nervousness Often 49 mentions Panic attacks Often 42 mentions Unusual fears or phobias Often 31 mentions Shyness or social anxiety Often 26 mentions Frequent crying Sometimes 25 mentions Angry behavior Sometimes 16 mentions Separation anxiety Sometimes 15 mentions Constant worry Sometimes 14 mentions Anxiety in social situations Sometimes 11 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 11 mentions
Care of Down syndrome
Less common responses for Down syndrome
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Physical Therapy | Positive4.1 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Occupational Therapy | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Developmental therapy | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Speech Therapy | Positive3.7 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Behavioral therapy | Neutral3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 6Parenting: Empathy and understanding | Neutral3 of 5 | Read 1 comments |
| 7unclider | Very Negative1 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Down syndrome
What was your approach to Down syndrome? What were the results?
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