They are just like you

Down Syndrome is when a child is born with 47 chromosomes instead of 46. You could also call this Trisomy 21. It delays the child’s mental and physical developments. In the USA, it affects 1 in every 800 babies. This syndrome can’t be prevented but can be learned before the child is born. Scientists know that women 35 years of age and older do have a higher risk of having a baby with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome affects the kids mentally as well as physically. They usually have trouble doing things themselves so they need assistance with the harder things they do. These kids can do things that everyone else does but they will learn to do things and learn in school much slower than the other kids.

I have a sister that has down syndrome and she loves school. Nobody treats her differently. I think kids with a need of any kind are more interesting than regular people. They are more outgoing than others and are very fun to be with. I’ve heard stories of people bullying others with a need but I don’t see that at all now. Kids don’t really bully each other in general actually. The kids who speak to the special needs love them. The kids with needs always have smiles when we talk to them and it makes their day. I think all that they really need is someone to guide them in the right path during their different but interesting life.

~Nicole