Very often, children diagnosed with Down syndrome are seen as lesser human beings than the average person. Why? Is it because of their looks or IQ? Is appearing different really that different? Taking a look at what Down syndrome is, how it affects them and those around them, and how it can be treated will demonstrate that they have the potential to do more than the average person. To fully understand the concept of Down syndrome, you need to understand what it is. Down syndrome, the main driver of cognitive impairment, is a genetic disorder in which three chromosomes 21 are inherited. In other words, a person with a Down syndrome disorder receives an extra chromosome 21. Studies have shown that, on average, about 95% of Down syndrome victims inherit the extra chromosome 21, while the other percentage receives only one extra chromosome. 21 in muscle cells. It can range from mild to severe. People who receive only one extra chromosome 21 in a specific location are called mosaic Down syndrome, and this is where a person is not as severely affected in the intelligent category as a person who has the disorder completely. It is also stated that it is mild and may go undetected (Med net). In 1866, John Langdon Haydon Down discovered Down syndrome. Through him the name Down syndrome (Cornwell) was established. In today's society, Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, victims are distinguished by their physical characteristics such as a flattened face and nose and their eyes are turned upwards. obliquely. They often have a short neck, small mouth and ears, and a protruding tongue. People with trisomy 21 tend to have white spots on the iris. They also only have one crease… in the center of the paper… hey, Anne Christake. “Down Syndrome”. The World Book Encyclopedia. Ed. N/A. Volume 5. Chicago, London, Sydney and Toronto: World Book, Inc, 1983. 262.Harris, Brittany. Personal interview. April 29, 2014.Schoenstadt, Arthur. "Treatment for Down syndrome." MedTV. September 26, 2013. May 3, 2014. http://down-syndrome.emedtv.com/down-syndrome/treatment-for-down-syndrome.htmlSorto, Ted. "Benefits of hiring disabled workers." Article basis. September 2, 2010. April 29, 2014. http://www.articlesbase.com/internet-articles/benefits-of-hiring-disabled-workers-3187637.html“What is Down syndrome?” MedicineNet. N/A. April 29, 2014. http://www.onhealth.com/down_sydnrome/article.ntm#what_is_down_sydnrome.Wurst, Nancy Henderson. “Do the right thing”. National Down Syndrome Association. N/A. April 29, 2014. http://www.nads.org/pages_new/human_interest/doingthe rightthing.html