Handicapped having a look?

Question

I'm trying the best to be appropriate while asking this question.

but,

is there that special way that many people who have special needs have that certain look?

many have the same abnormal facial features or something.

how does that work

THANKYOU

Answer 1

a Pete rose hair-cut, sticky hands and a penny in the mouth is a sure sign

Answer 2

You may be referring to a certain condition called "Down's Syndrome", which does result in characteristic facial features.  For more information, see the link listed below.

Answer 3

Many of the syndromes have common physical characteristics.

Check out:

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Angelman Syndrome

Cri Du Chat Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome

Hurler Syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Rett Syndrome

Williams Syndrome

All of these have some common physical appearances within each syndrome.  I am sure there are many more, but these are ones that I am familiar with and have known people with these syndromes.

Here is a description of a Syndrome from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syndrome

Syndromes and associated conditions

The description of a syndrome usually includes a number of essential characteristics, which when concurrent lead to the diagnosis of the condition. Frequently these are classified as a combination of typical major symptoms and signs - essential to the diagnosis - together with minor findings, some or all of which may be absent. A formal description may specify the minimum number of major and minor findings respectively, that are required for the diagnosis.

In contrast to the major and minor findings which are typical of the syndrome, there may be an association with other conditions, meaning that in persons with the specified syndrome these associated conditions occur more frequently than would be expected by chance. While the syndrome and the associated conditions may be statistically related, they do not have a clear cause and effect relationship - i.e. there is likely to be a separate underlying problem or risk factor that explains the association. An example would be Down syndrome which has the associated condition of diabetes mellitus. A knowledge of associated conditions would dictate that they are specifically looked for in the management of the syndrome.

I think your question is appropriate.  How does one learn without asking questions.  Hope this is helpful.