Incidence and prevalence are terms that can be used to describe a condition. Incidence is the number of new cases, while prevalence is the number of cases reported all together for the specific condition. With changes in today’s society compared to previous time periods, the incidence of Down syndrome has increased. “Down syndrome occurs in about 1 in 800 newborns, about 5,3000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year, and about 200,000 people in the country who have Down syndrome” (Genetics Home Reference, 2016). Because Down syndrome has become more common, children with Down syndrome are living longer, healthier lives (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). Hospitals, physicians, and therapists are starting
