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October is Down syndrome awareness month and we will be celebrating all month long! Source: https://www.ndss.org/about-down-syndrome/down-syndrome/ What is Down Syndrome? In every cell in the human body there is a nucleus, where genetic material is stored in genes. Genes carry the codes responsible for all of our inherited traits and are grouped along rod-like structures…

Myth: People with Down syndrome cannot live independent lives  Facts to disprove myth:  The Global Down Syndrome Foundation stated that many adults with Down syndrome are able to live entirely independently, and the amount is rising. Many adults with Down syndrome live alone with only limited or check-in assistance. Many individuals with Down syndrome graduate…

Myth: People with Down syndrome are unemployable  Facts to disprove myth: Individuals with Down syndrome can be excellent employees. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation explains that many businesses report a higher satisfaction level with their employees with Down syndrome among all other workers that they have employed. Some of many examples of businesses that individuals…

Myth: All people with Down syndrome cannot learn to read or write.  Facts to disprove myth:  The Global Down Syndrome Foundation stated that the majority of children with Down syndrome learn to read and write. Although developmental differences affect learning styles, all children with Down syndrome have the ability to learn and achieve just like…

Myth: “All babies who have Down syndrome have ‘older’ parents.” Facts to disprove myth: According to the National Down Syndrome Society, the only factor that has been linked to an increased chance of having a baby with Down syndrome is increased maternal age, however, due to higher birth rates in younger women, 80% of children…