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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.
[3] Stereotypes Lily breaks the mold of some people's concept of individuals with Down syndrome. She holds a job and is an important member of her community. She is able to live on her own and do everything a regular member of society can do. By inviting viewers into the details of her daily life, she proves that she is no different from anyone ...
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 ...
When Jennifer Kiss-Engele 's 8-year-old son Sawyer didn't get invited to his classmate's birthday party she had a strong feeling it was because he has Down syndrome. So she took to social media to ...
A 3-year-old little girl named Bridgette was overjoyed to open a birthday present that was bigger than she was ... and of course the best surprise was yet to come. She had no idea that her father ...
Madeline is the brand ambassador for Australian Foundation for Disability, Art Hearts Fashion, Wouldn't Change a thing and the Brisbane Disability Expo. She was Invited by Down Syndrome association, Albania and by Cairns Businesswomen's Club as a guest speaker. She was nominated for the Pride of Australia and Young Australian of the Year Award ...
They want to live on their own. They want to do these things,” Pickard added. She's a mom of three, including a 12-year-old with Down syndrome. “For some families it’s hard to look past that ...
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