down syndrome

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Down syndrome

• Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.

• Often Down syndrome is associated with a delay in cognitive ability and physical growth, and a particular set of facial characteristics. The average IQ of young adults with Down syndrome is around 50, compared to normal children with an IQ of 100. A large proportion of individuals with Down syndrome have a severe degree of intellectual disability.

Do you like MUSIC?

They TOO!

Do you like ANIMALS?

They TOO!

Do you like SPORTS?

They TOO!

Do you like to SMILE?

They TOO!

Do you have HOBBIES?

They DO!

Do you think that there is no place for them in SCHOOL?

Of course it IS!

And what about WORK?

It´s NOT problem!

…but the most important for them is LOVE!

People with Down syndrome usually don´t have easy life because there are many obstacles for them in the world.

You can help them easily if you will be kind to them. They have heart like us, so if you taunt on that people, you can hurt them!

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