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Amy Bockerstette. Amy Bockerstette (born October 15, 1998) is an American competitive amateur golfer and disabilities advocate with Down syndrome.She is the first person with Down syndrome to both receive an athletic scholarship to attend college and also to compete in a national collegiate championship.
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 ...
Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, [12] also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. [3] It is usually associated with developmental delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability , and characteristic physical features.
Here are amazing individuals with Down syndrome who are breaking the barriers of disability stigmas. Edward Barbanell A comedian who has been in hit productions such as Workaholics and The Ringer .
A mother shares her story about being diagnosed with mosaic Down syndrome. A mom of 3 learned she had mosaic Down syndrome through genetic testing. Here's why she's 'happy' with the diagnosis.
The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is an American organization that offers support to people with Down syndrome, their families, friends, teachers, and coworkers, and educates the general public about Down syndrome. The mission of the NDSS is to be the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. [1]
March 21 (3/21) is World Down Syndrome Day, chosen because people with Down Syndrome have three copies of the 21st chromosome instead of the usual two. "Gabe lives his life to the fullest," Nick ...
Lily was "a pioneer for mainstreaming" and her story proves that the intellectually disabled are fully capable of learning, living, and thriving on their own. The film gives insights to the full life possible for the intellectually disabled. [3] Stereotypes Lily breaks the mold of some people's concept of individuals with Down syndrome.