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Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that usually causes delays in physical and intellectural
development.
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The leading clinical cause of mental retardation in the world, Down syndrome occurs approximately
once in every 600 - 1000 births. It is not related to race, nationality, religion or socioeconomic
status.
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People with Down syndrome benefit from appropriate medical care, early intervention, education and
vocational programs.
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There is a wide variation of mental abilities and physical development in individuals with Down
Syndrome.
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Most individuals are educable with many being included in public school settings and employed
in the community as adults.
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Children with Down syndrome are more similar to the average child in the community than they
are different.
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