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Everyone is different !. What makes my child different?. My child was born with Down syndrome. What is Down syndrome?. An extra 21st chromosome. But what do chromosomes do?. Chromosomes make us who we are!. l. What does it mean to have Down syndrome?.
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What makes my child different? My child was born with Down syndrome
Chromosomes make us who we are! l
What does it mean to have Down syndrome? Sometimes people with Down syndrome have to work twice as hard to learn things that come easy to you!
How does Down syndrome affect people? • Learning • Talking • Walking • Writing • Behaving
How can you help? • Be patient • Be a friend • Be a role model • Offer help if he/she is struggling with something • Include him/her
Things to remember! • Everyone is different – that’s what makes the world interesting • People with Down syndrome love many of the same things that you do! They love to sing, play sports, and hang out with friends…don’t you?