World Down Syndrome Day – Inclusion of children with Down Syndrome

It is likely that your child may meet a new friend at the park, at school or at a mall. At first glance, this new friend may appear slightly different. The diagnosis of Down Syndrome makes the child look different. But make no mistake, for this child is still a child with the same kind of innocence and curiosity as your own.

Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder. The presence of third copy of chromosome-21 causes it. Most people have 4 chromosomes in all of their cells but in people with Down Syndrome they have 47 chromosomes and because of that they look different.

World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day. March 21st sees the celebration of this day. This date represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome which is the cause of it. The United Nations General Assembly gave the recommendation to initiate this day. Raising awareness, encouraging inclusivity and supporting the well-being of people with down syndrome is the moto to celebrate this day. However, the inclusion for children with developmental disabilities should not be limited to a single day. Instead, it should be celebrated every day.

Here’s an infographic that can help your children to know more about children with Down Syndrome and moreover make new and lasting friendships.

Let us join our hands and help build a more inclusive society for our children. Accordingly, in this article, you will find tips that will help you in building a more inclusive society for our children.

There are many myths around down syndrome and here is an article that can help you burst those myths.

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