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This is a '''list of people with Down syndrome''', a condition also known as '''Down's syndrome''' or '''trisomy 21'''. Down syndrome is a [[genetic disorder]] caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of [[chromosome 21 (human)|chromosome 21]].<ref name=Patt2009>{{cite journal|last=Patterson|first=D|title=Molecular genetic analysis of Down syndrome.|journal=Human Genetics|date=Jul 2009|volume=126|issue=1|pages=195–214|pmid=19526251|doi=10.1007/s00439-009-0696-8}}</ref> It is typically associated with [[child development|physical growth]] delays, characteristic [[dysmorphic feature|facial features]], and mild to moderate [[intellectual disability]].<ref name=Wei2010>{{cite journal|last=Weijerman|first=ME|coauthors=de Winter, JP|title=Clinical practice. The care of children with Down syndrome.|journal=European journal of pediatrics|date=Dec 2010|volume=169|issue=12|pages=1445–52|pmid=20632187|doi=10.1007/s00431-010-1253-0}}</ref> The average [[IQ]] of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental age of an 8- or 9-year-old child, but this varies widely.<ref name=Malt2013>{{cite journal|last=Malt|first=EA|author2=Dahl, RC |author3=Haugsand, TM |author4=Ulvestad, IH |author5=Emilsen, NM |author6=Hansen, B |author7=Cardenas, YE |author8=Skøld, RO |author9=Thorsen, AT |author10= Davidsen, EM |title=Health and disease in adults with Down syndrome.|journal=Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke|date=Feb 5, 2013|volume=133|issue=3|pages=290–4|pmid=23381164|doi=10.4045/tidsskr.12.0390}}</ref> Down syndrome is the most common [[chromosome abnormality]] in humans,<ref name=Malt2013/> occurring in about one per 1000 babies born each year.<ref name=Wei2010/> |
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*[[Jamie Brewer]], is an American actress, best known for her role Adelaide "Addie" Langdon in the horror TV series ''[[American Horror Story: Murder House]]'' and Nan in ''[[American Horror Story: Coven]]''.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4661932/</ref> |
*[[Jamie Brewer]], is an American actress, best known for her role Adelaide "Addie" Langdon in the horror TV series ''[[American Horror Story: Murder House]]'' and Nan in ''[[American Horror Story: Coven]]''.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4661932/</ref> |
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*[[Chris Burke (actor)|Chris Burke]] is an American actor and folk singer who most notably appeared in the American television series ''[[Life Goes On (TV series)|Life Goes On]]'' as character Charles "Corky" Thacher.<ref>http://www.tv.com/shows/life-goes-on/</ref> |
*[[Chris Burke (actor)|Chris Burke]] is an American actor and folk singer who most notably appeared in the American television series ''[[Life Goes On (TV series)|Life Goes On]]'' as character Charles "Corky" Thacher.<ref>http://www.tv.com/shows/life-goes-on/</ref> |
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Revision as of 10:08, 15 November 2014
This is a list of people with Down syndrome, a condition also known as Down's syndrome or trisomy 21. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.[1] It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.[2] The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental age of an 8- or 9-year-old child, but this varies widely.[3] Down syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans,[3] occurring in about one per 1000 babies born each year.[2]
A–Z
- Jamie Brewer, is an American actress, best known for her role Adelaide "Addie" Langdon in the horror TV series American Horror Story: Murder House and Nan in American Horror Story: Coven.[4]
- Chris Burke is an American actor and folk singer who most notably appeared in the American television series Life Goes On as character Charles "Corky" Thacher.[5]
- Andrea Friedman: actress who portrayed Corky's girlfriend Amanda in Life Goes On and Ellen in the Family Guy episode "Extra Large Medium".[6]
- Dr. Karen Gaffney became the first living person with Down syndrome to receive a Doctor of Humane Letters degree, presented by the University of Portland in 2013, for her long-standing humanitarian work in raising awareness about the capabilities of people who have Down syndrome through her roles as an accomplished sports figure, public speaker, and advocate.[7]
- Michael Gannon, from Ireland, was the first person with Down Syndrome to work at any Vatican office, which he did as an intern at Vatican Radio in 2014. [8][9]
- Stephane Ginnsz, actor. In 1996 he was the first actor with Down syndrome in the lead part of a motion picture, Duo.[10]
- Sarah Gordy is a British actress who has appeared in television series including Upstairs Downstairs[11] and Call the Midwife.[12]
- Sandra Jensen was initially denied a heart-lung transplant by the Stanford University School of Medicine in California because she had Down syndrome. After pressure from disability rights activists, Stanford University School of Medicine administrators reversed their decision. In 1996, Jensen became the first person with Down syndrome to receive a heart-lung transplant.[13]
- Jimmy Jenson became the first person with Down Syndrome to run the entire New York City Marathon in 2013. [14]
- Tommy Jessop, British actor who starred with Nicholas Hoult in the BAFTA-nominated BBC drama Coming Down the Mountain.[15] In 2012, he became the first actor with Down Syndrome to play Hamlet professionally, in a production by Blue Apple Theatre.[16]
- Rene Moreno, subject of "Up Syndrome"—a documentary film about life with Down syndrome.[17][18]
- William Loughnane became the first person with Down Syndrome in Ireland to hold a full driving license in 2011. [19]
- Joey Moss, Edmonton Oilers locker room attendant.[20]
- Pablo Pineda, Spanish actor who starred in the semi-autobiographical film Yo También and first student with Down syndrome in Europe to obtain a university degree.[21]
- Lauren Potter, an American actress whose most prominent role is Becky Jackson on Glee (TV Series). She was also nominated by Barack Obama onto the The President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
- Isabella Pujols, adopted daughter of Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols and inspiration for the Pujols Family Foundation.[22]
- Eli Reimer from Bend, Oregon, who became the first teenager with Down syndrome to reach Mount Everest base camp at age 15 in 2013. [23] Previously, a 35-year-old man from the U.K. was the first person with Down syndrome to reach Mount Everest base camp. [24]
- Paula Sage, Scottish film actress and Special Olympics netball athlete.[25] Her role in the 2003 film AfterLife brought her a BAFTA Scotland award for best first time performance and Best Actress in the Bratislava International Film Festival, 2004.[26]
- Judith Scott (May 1, 1943 – March 15, 2005) was a highly regarded American outsider sculptor and fiber artist, whose work features in a number of galleries.[27]
- Giusi Spagnolo was the first woman with Down syndrome to graduate from university in Europe (she graduated from the University of Palermo in Italy in 2011).[28][29]
References
- ^ Patterson, D (Jul 2009). "Molecular genetic analysis of Down syndrome". Human Genetics. 126 (1): 195–214. doi:10.1007/s00439-009-0696-8. PMID 19526251.
- ^ a b Weijerman, ME (Dec 2010). "Clinical practice. The care of children with Down syndrome". European journal of pediatrics. 169 (12): 1445–52. doi:10.1007/s00431-010-1253-0. PMID 20632187.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Malt, EA; Dahl, RC; Haugsand, TM; Ulvestad, IH; Emilsen, NM; Hansen, B; Cardenas, YE; Skøld, RO; Thorsen, AT; Davidsen, EM (Feb 5, 2013). "Health and disease in adults with Down syndrome". Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke. 133 (3): 290–4. doi:10.4045/tidsskr.12.0390. PMID 23381164.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4661932/
- ^ http://www.tv.com/shows/life-goes-on/
- ^ DSIAM—Down Syndrome in Arts & Media website. Retrieved 02-18-10.
- ^ "Dr. Karen Gaffney: First living person with Down syndrome to receive honorary doctorate". Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ http://www.sydneycatholic.org/news/latest_news/2014/201424_517.shtml
- ^ http://en.radiovaticana.va/storico/2014/01/15/vatican_radios_newest_intern/en1-764349
- ^ Ginnsz, Stephane. "Film Actor with Down syndrome". ginnsz.com. Retrieved 2006-12-08.
- ^ http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/9543644.Upstairs_Downstairs_actress_s_new_found_fame/
- ^ http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11022023.Call_the_Midwife_role_written_especially_for_Lewes_actress_Sally_Gordy/
- ^ "Disabled woman who fought for transplant dies - SF Gate". Retrieved October 9, 2012.
- ^ http://m.today.com/health/first-runner-down-syndrome-finishes-nyc-marathon-8C11518983
- ^ Osborn, Michael (2007-08-31). "Haddon Debut Captures Teen Crisis". BBC. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ "Down's actor tackles Hamlet". This is Cornwall. 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- ^ "Up Syndrome on the Internet Movie Database". Retrieved 2009-04-19.
- ^ "Friends on Both Sides of Film". Retrieved 2001-04-27. from the Corpus-Christi Caller Times
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12785366
- ^ Lomon, Chris (2003-02-28). "NHL Alumni RBC All-Star Awards Dinner". NHL Alumni. Archived from the original on 2008-05-29. Retrieved 2006-12-08.
- ^ "Yo También on the Internet Movie Database". Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Pujols Family Foundation Home Page". Retrieved 2006-12-08.[dead link]
- ^ http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/teen-with-down-syndrome-inspires-world-with-trek-to-everest-base-camp/
- ^ http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/03/27/history-made-teen-with-down-syndrome-reaches-everest-base-camp/
- ^ "Special Olympic Athlete Stars in Movie". Retrieved 2007-11-05.[dead link]
- ^ "Bratislava International Film festival 2004". Retrieved 2007-11-05.
- ^ "Judith Scott: Finding a Voice". Retrieved 2012-03-03.
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://www.lottimista.com/2011/04/18/giusi-spagnolo-la-prima-laureata-down-d%E2%80%99italia/