Is mental retardation present in all cases of Down Syndrome, or are there any person's with this disorder who have an average or above average IQ?
2007-06-24 08:34:25 · 2 answers · asked by hayaa_bi_taqwa 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hard to decide, lol! I think I'll leave it up for voting. Good luck and thanks for your answers!
2007-06-26 07:58:48 · update #1
Down Syndrome is a Developmental Disability--- Which means the subject's IQ is under 60... However, there are so many types of DD that it is possible for someone with Down Syndrome to lead a relatively normal/happy life.. Within there disabilty.
2007-06-24 08:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Down syndrome is NOT defined by IQ. It is the presence of an extra chromosome. Most people with Down syndrome have mild to medium mental retardation, and yes, a few do test above an IQ of 70, which officially makes them not mentally retarded. I doubt you would find anyone with Down syndrome who has an IQ that's above average though.
2007-06-25 21:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋