Chromosomal Abnormalities and Genetic Syndromes

Caused by a partially broken area (fragile) on the X chromosome.

• Down Syndrome

• Fragile X Syndrome

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Sickle Cell Anemia

How do teachers support children with Fragile X Syndrome?

Caused by an extra, or third, 21st chromosome.

• Down Syndrome

• Fragile X Syndrome

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Sickle Cell Anemia

How do teachers support children with down syndrome?

An abnormally in which red blood cells are crescent or sickle shaped.

• Down Syndrome

• Fragile X Syndrome

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Sickle Cell Anemia

How do teachers support children with sickle cell anemia?

A disorder in which genes lack the enzymes to break down and absorb facts, causing malnutrition.

• Down Syndrome

• Fragile X Syndrome

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Sickle Cell Anemia

How do teachers support children with Cystic fibrosis?