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Hello Hamiltons, we are your genetic counselors. We have all that you need to know about Down Syndrome (also called Trisomy 21). We know that you are looking for answers on what it is, how people get it, how to prevent it, and what your options are if your offspring get it. We have those answers about Down Syndrome. There is also videos to help you better understand Down Syndrome. While exploring this website, you will find where we got our information. Feel free to check these out because they too will help you understand his disorder. Thank You.

Down Syndrome:
a genetic defect caused by possession of an extra copy of chromosome 21; symptoms include mental retardation, mongoloid facial features, and premature aging.

**Remember, If you have a child with Down Syndrome, it is not your fault. having a child with Down Syndrome is random, so do not blame yourself.**

For more information about Down Syndrome Please visit one of these sites. //**Genetics Home Reference, Down Syndrome**//  @http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=downsyndrome. //**Medline Plus, Down Syndrome**// [] //**National Down Syndrome Society**//.  http://www.ndss.org.

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