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**Down Syndrome** (Trisomy 21) is the most common identifiable genetic cause of [[child:intellectual-disability:home|intellectual disability]]. It is due to the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. Individuals with Down syndrome have a characteristic facial appearance and hypotonia in infancy. About half are born with a heart defect. | **Down Syndrome** (Trisomy 21) is the most common identifiable genetic cause of [[child:intellectual-disability:home|intellectual disability]]. It is due to the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. Individuals with Down syndrome have a characteristic facial appearance and hypotonia in infancy. About half are born with a heart defect. |