However, this blood test can only determine the level of mosaicism in the blood cell line.
If some of the cells have trisomy 21 and some don't, then the diagnosis of mosaicism is made. Mosaic Down syndrome is rare and families feel lost when they receive this diagnosis - often weeks or months after the childs birth. According to Down Syndrome International, today can, “Help raise awareness of what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome, and how people with Down syndrome play a vital role in our lives and communities.” Not only did the organization help make World Down Syndrome Day officially recognized by the United Nations in 2012, they have also created a huge online presence, including this year’s Lots of Socks campaign, which help connect and inform people all around the globe.ĭown syndrome is a condition in which an individual is born with an extra chromosome (number 21 to be specific, thus why it's celebrated on 3/21) - as defined by the National Down Syndrome Sociey, “This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome.” Such characteristics include, “ experience cognitive delays, but the effect is usually mild to moderate and is not indicative of the many strengths and talents that each individual possesses.” List of people with Down syndrome American actor and singer Chris Burke British actor Tommy Jessop (right) with his brother William Spanish actor Pablo. The usual way in which mosaic Down syndrome is discovered is through genetic testing of the baby's blood. Today is World Down Syndrome Day, an international platform for Down syndrome awareness. Then, Bethanys discussing parasocial relationships, the one-sided relationships we all have with celebrities and influencers online.