Facts About Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is not an illness or disease (you can’t catch it), it is a
genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome.
People don’t have “mild” Down syndrome, or “severe” Down syndrome.
Ability is not dependent on the condition, but rather the individual.
People either have Down syndrome or they don’t.
Contrary to popular belief, people with Down syndrome are not always
happy. They experience every emotion you and I do
Children with Down syndrome go through the same stages of
development as typical children do. The only difference is children with
Down syndrome takes longer time to achieve same developmental
milestones.
A person’s facial features do not determine cognitive ability. Just
because someone has many of the characteristic physical feature of
Down syndrome does not mean they have a lower IQ. Just because
someone has soft features of Down syndrome does not mean their IQ is
higher.
You will get what you expect! Just because a child has Down syndrome it does not mean they are unable to be well behaved or follow directions.
Kids with Down syndrome are smart, it takes them a few minutes to
recognize expectations, and you will be manipulated to the best of their
ability.
All people with Down syndrome experience cognitive delays, but the
effect is usually mild to moderate and is not indicative of the many
strengths and talents that each individual possesses.
Not all kids/people with Down syndrome are the same. Knowing one
person with Down syndrome does not mean that all people with Down
syndrome are the same.
Many adults with Down syndrome attend college, have jobs, or marry.
People don’t “suffer” from Down syndrome. In a study conducted by
Brian Skotko, 99% of adults with Down syndrome reported they were
happy with their lives.

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