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WerewolfPoet
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01 Oct 2013, 4:38 pm

For those of you who happen to have an interest in either Down Syndrome or awareness months, October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

National Down Syndrome Society Page On Awareness Month

Myths And Facts About Down Syndrome

My personal favorite of these:

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MYTH: Most people with Down syndrome are institutionalized.

TRUTH: Today people with Down syndrome live at home with their families and are active participants in the educational, vocational, social, and recreational activities of the community. They are integrated into the regular education system and take part in sports, camping, music, art programs and all the other activities of their communities. People with Down syndrome are valued members of their families and their communities, contributing to society in a variety of ways.


Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month to all of you!


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02 Oct 2013, 12:56 am

That's my favorite:

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MYTH: People with Down syndrome have severe cognitive delays.

TRUTH: Most people with Down syndrome have cognitive delays that are mild to moderate. Children with Down syndrome fully participate in public and private educational programs. Educators and researchers are still discovering the full educational potential of people with Down syndrome.


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02 Oct 2013, 12:41 pm

Raziel wrote:
That's my favorite:

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MYTH: People with Down syndrome have severe cognitive delays.

TRUTH: Most people with Down syndrome have cognitive delays that are mild to moderate. Children with Down syndrome fully participate in public and private educational programs. Educators and researchers are still discovering the full educational potential of people with Down syndrome.


I also really like this one. :)


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