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First major character with Down syndrome on a television series, portrayed by a person who also has Down syndrome. Chris Burke [113] 2018 Penny Stevenson: Doctors: She was born with a right arm that ends just below the elbow. Cerrie Burnell [114] 1994 Kerry Weaver: ER: Limp in her gait due to congenital hip dysplasia: Laura Innes [115] [116 ...
In early March 1964, Dr. David Henry is forced to deliver his wife Norah's twins with the help of a nurse, Caroline Gill. Their first child, a boy they name Paul, is born a healthy perfect child, but when the second baby is born, Phoebe, David notices she has Down syndrome. David, recalling the possibility of a heart defect and early death ...
Jason Kingsley (born June 27, 1974 [1]) is an American actor who was born with Down syndrome. In 1975, Kingsley made his television debut on Sesame Street at 15 months old and appeared in 55 episodes. [2] He also guest-starred in a 1984 episode of The Fall Guy, [3] and episodes of All My Children and Touched by an Angel. [1] [4]
Race Eberhardt might soon be a household name!. The 37-year-old is the first actor with Down syndrome to ever lead an action movie, in the upcoming film Strait Undercover, produced by Fish & Crown ...
Others rare names for boys include: Oberon. A Shakespearean name meaning “bear-like” Finlo. A Manx name from the Isle of Man that means “fair Lugh.” Lugh is that island’s sun god. Tarian ...
An 8-year-old boy with Down syndrome is being hailed as a hero after he rescued his 14-year-old sibling from a raging fire that destroyed their Colorado home Sunday.
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 number varies widely. [3] At the same time, they enjoy a rich social and emotional awareness. [4] Down syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans, [3] occurring in about one per 1000 babies born each ...
This 18-year-old fashion model is paving the way for people with disabilities by becoming one of few models with Down syndrome to walk the runway during New York Fashion Week.