Birth Defect Report

Write a one-page paper on one of the following birth defects:

Down’s Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Klinefelter’s Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Anencephaly
Thalassemia
Cleft Palate
Tay Sachs
Cerebral Palsy
Autism

When writing your report on birth defects include the following topics:

• The type of birth defect being investigated
• Give some background information on this defect
• What are the symptoms of this type of birth defect?
• Is the cause of this defect known?
• Is this birth defect considered to be life threatening?
• What treatments are used to help these children?
• Can this defect be prevented?
• Is there any ongoing research into this problem?