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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.

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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.

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Do you like MUSIC?

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They TOO!

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Do you like ANIMALS?

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They TOO!

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Do you like SPORTS?

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They TOO!

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Do you like to SMILE?

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They TOO!

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Do you have HOBBIES?

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They DO!

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

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Of course it IS!

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And what about WORK?

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It´s NOT problem!

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…but the most important for them is LOVE!

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

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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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In the main things there is no difference between us…