If You'd Like to Learn More:

I found this resource for anyone who would like a fairly short guide of information/education on Down syndrome [Compared to what Tim and I are delving into]. I didn’t know squat until our path was re-directed. 

Some things I’ve learned: 

• Did you know it’s called Down syndrome because Dr. Langdon Down was the man who first named the genetic condition in 1866?

• Individuals with Ds are more similar than you than dissimilar. 

• In 1983, individuals with Ds were expected to live to 25. Today’s life expectancy is 60. 

• Children with Ds are in the same classroom as typical children.

Here is the link to “Your Loved One is Having A Baby With Down syndrome:”

http://downsyndromepregnancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Loved-Ones-Booklet-DSP.pdf 


Happy Friday everyone and hope you learn one new thing about Ds!