Patient's question:
My family has early-onset Down syndrome. I would like to know how to deal with it. I hope the doctor can explain it to me.Doctor's answer:
This condition is a type of intellectual disability with a specific phenotype caused by congenital factors. Down syndrome is the most common birth defect caused by chromosomal abnormalities in children. It is recommended that parents of affected children spend more time intervening in their language, intelligence, and physical coordination. Some can generally be self-sufficient. The specific situation should be considered based on the child's condition.