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Down Syndrome

This genetic disorders:** known as Down Syndrome, can be Discussed here.

Persons finding themselves or loved ones depressed because of Down syndrome may like to share how they cope in order to help others world-wide searching for experiences.

** A mutation / chromosome / missing or additional gene(s)

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Beauty Pageant Celebrates Lives of Kids With Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida

The stage is set and the spotlight shines down on a group of young, smiling faces. Their beautiful hair, clothing and make-up pale in comparison to a far more important inner beauty that's shining through. Ref. Source 4

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Howell Boy Shown In Times Square Down Syndrome Awareness Video
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Helping The Cause Of Downs Syndrome Awareness: Bobby Marshall of Howell was picked as one of 200 people to help raise awareness about Downs Syndrome and the video he appeared in was shown in Times Square on the giant video screen on National Downs Syndrome Day. STAFF VIDEO BY PETER ...
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Teens With Down Syndrome Voted Homecoming King and Queen

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month and heartfelt stories about people with Down Syndrome are being shared across the Internet as a way of fostering more respect for human life. From Florida comes another smile-inducing story - this time about two teens whose peers voted them Homecoming King and Queen.

When you stop to consider the fact that as many as 80 or 90 percent of babies diagnosed as having Down Syndrome before birth become victims of abortions, the realization occurs quickly that Semone Adkins and Travjuan "Bubba" Hunter are exceptions to the rule and are obviously enjoying a fulfilling life that many babies with the condition don't get to experience. Ref. Source 9

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Doctor Tells New Mom of Down Syndrome Baby: Don't Worry, Some of Them Die Young

The mother of a baby with down syndrome describes what the doctor said to her after the delivery. Ref. Source 3

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Cashier Tells Mom of Toddler With Down Syndrome: "Bet You Wish You Knew Before He Came Out"

Most unborn children diagnosed in the womb with Down syndrome are aborted and never given a chance to live their lives. Part of the problem is a culture that wrongly believes people with Down syndrome are less valuable than others. Ref. Source 6

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What an awful thing to say, why would you even say that to a stranger / customer? What was going through the brain at the time - drugs?

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Mother of Child With Down Syndrome: Don’t Define My Daughter With A List

In a beautiful article in The Huffington Post, Deanna Smith describes how her daughter, who has Down syndrome, can’t be defined by a “list” of abnormalities. Ref. Source 9