Teenagers with Down syndrome experience many of the same emotional and hormonal changes as their peers. Their teenage years can also offer the opportunity to expand their functional and social skills.

Down syndrome occurs when a baby develops an extra copy of the 21st chromosome during pregnancy, resulting in telltale symptoms. These distinctive signs and symptoms can include recognizable facial ...

A quick genetics lesson is probably in order here. Every cell in a person’s body contains their genetic code, or DNA, which typically consists of 23 pairs of chromosomes — with one chromosome in each ...