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Essay / Down Syndrome - 1764
What most people don't know about Down syndrome is that they can live a normal life and that with lots of therapy and proper education, people Sufferers of this disease can live alone, have a career and get married. (Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome.) However, it is essential to help them to be able to carry out daily tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and taking care of their personal hygiene. As they learn these life skills that most adults acquire over time, they need more help and people to work with them. (KidsHealth) To truly help and understand someone with Down syndrome requires patience, compassion, and knowledge about the condition. Having this disorder doesn't stop them from anything, they can also do whatever they want. Still, there are some things and programs to help them along the way, like physical therapy, speech therapy, and further education. Physiotherapy is more drastic help when children are smaller. For them, learning to do things that other young children do takes a little longer, such as walking, learning to play, and interacting with other children. (KidsHealth) It also helps them with normal activities, like working on writing, dressing, and eating. Physiotherapy has huge benefits for the child as it helps them with many different areas of their life, such as memory skills and learning to organize. (KidsHealth) There is no time limit for this process. Every child with Down syndrome is different and learns at their own pace. In a team of physiotherapists, there are several who could help a child such as: pediatric rehabilitation, physiotherapist, nurses and specialized educators. They can also come to their home for a one-on-one meeting with the child....... middle of paper ......r, If the couple decides to have children, the The risk increases that their child will have the condition or miscarry. Parents raising their children with Down syndrome need to know that their child will have a future and should keep that in mind when teaching them how to live their lives. People with Down syndrome have a full life ahead of them and with the right therapy, education. , and parents who raise them correctly can do much more and continue without any limitations, just like anyone else. Children learn to play, interact with other children, go to school with other children, and ultimately graduate to have a future. Adults learn to live on their own, to be independent, and perhaps even to marry. So, without anything stopping them, they can be successful and happy like many other people, because overall, they can also do whatever they want..