To Laius, King of Thebes, an oracle foretold that the child born to him by his queen Jocasta would slay his father and wed his mother. One of the lesser breed should feel honoured that a member of the holy race that was born to inherit life eternal should deign even to notice him.
Down syndrome survival. The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome increased dramatically between 1960 and 2007. In 1960, on average, persons with Down syndrome lived to be about 10 years old. In 2007, on average, persons with Down syndrome lived to be about 47 years old. [Read summary] Many factors can affect how long a person with Down syndrome lives. Sometimes infants with Down syndrome are born weighing less than 1,500 grams, or about 3.3 pounds.
Down Syndrome is a well-known genetic disorder caused by a chromosome abnormality that occurs before birth. Typically babies have 46 chromosomes, but those with Down Syndrome are born with 47 chromosomes, which causes abnormal changes in the development of the childâs body and brain.These children have very distinct characteristics. They are generally small, with a flat face and a tongue that sticks out.any schools have classes for students with disabilities that may not do well learning in a standard environment. There are also special schools geared for people with disabilities. As a teacher, there are several strategies you can implement to help the child with Down Syndrome thrive.