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Down syndrome is a genetic condition where a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material alters the course of development, leading to the characteristics associated with Down syndrome.
Yes, individuals with Down syndrome, like all children, can go to school, learn all subjects, join sports/arts, and develop great relationships.
Patience, support, and high expectations of achievement are necessary for students with Down syndrome to succeed.
Students with Down syndrome want to participate in class and learn like their peers. Supporting them and expecting them to achieve more each day is crucial.
Absolutely, individuals with Down syndrome are valuable members of the classroom, offering unique insights and the ability to teach others about celebrating diversity.
Down syndrome occurs naturally in about 1 in every 800 births, evenly among boys and girls, across all races and socioeconomic classes.
It’s important to remember that a person with Down syndrome is a person first and should be referred to as such, for example, “the student with Down syndrome” rather than a “Downs student.”
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed globally on March 21st, officially recognized by the United Nations since 2012.
Yes, Bill 182, enacted in 2016 by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, officially proclaims every March 21st as Ontario Down Syndrome Day (ODSD).
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