Trisomy 21
Five basic elements practically every baby born with Trisomy 21 (T21 or Down syndrome) faces: 1) Sleep Apnea: 97% of the overall T21 population diagnosed with sleep apnea and 85% of children tested positively under the age of 5. Earlier and frequent testing can diagnose the condition, identify the source and resolve it. 2) Hypotonia (low muscle tone throughout the body): low muscle tone makes movement difficult for large and fine motor groups in the body. Physical therapy from the earliest weeks of life changes the path of a life for profoundly higher function. 3) Poor Mouth Control: due to low muscle tone, poor tongue and mouth control prohibits a person from breathing, eating or speaking properly. Therapy engaged in the first year of life can reposition the tongue, build oral strength and correct the swallow pattern. 4) Low Sensory Awareness: also due to low muscle tone, low awareness of the surface of the skin creates an obstacle for motor/movement planning. Waking up the surface of the skin is achievable through stimulation, massage and occupational therapy techniques. 5) Nutritional Deficits: born with a deficiency in Vitamin E and Zinc, the T21 population needs to tackle replenishment through diet/supplement. Vitamin E is a nutrient known to boost brain, eye and skin health. Zinc has been associated with a range of influence from enhancement of learning to affecting sleep disorders. Targeting the above obstacles presented by T21, a baby who starts life in an early ...From:Finished Art AdministratorViews:0 0ratingsTime:04:43More inPeople Blogs
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