Any couple can have a baby with Downs syndrome, but it is well known that older women are more likely to have a baby with the condition than younger women.

Are there varying degrees of Down syndrome?

There are three types of Down syndrome. People often cant tell the difference between each type without looking at the chromosomes because the physical features and behaviors are similar. Trisomy 21: About 95% of people with Down syndrome have Trisomy 21.

At what age do Down syndrome babies talk?

On average, children with Down syndrome start using words around 16 months of age—about 6 months later than other children. Children with Down syndrome are often taught sign language to enhance communication and bridge the gap between expressive language and receptive language.

Can you be half Down syndrome?

Mosaic Down syndrome, or mosaicism, is a rare form of Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in an extra copy of chromosome 21. People with mosaic Down syndrome have a mixture of cells. Some have two copies of chromosome 21, and some have three.

Can you have Down syndrome and be smart?

Julia Kinder (JK): The biggest misconceptions are that people with Down syndrome cannot learn or understand, and that they have low intelligence. I.Q. scores for people with Down syndrome vary, with the average cognitive delays being mild to moderate, not severe. In fact, normal intelligence is possible.