Raising A Child With Down Syndrome

Just about every parent of a child who has Down syndrome has cited the moment they found out their child’s diagnosis, whether it was before their birth or during the first few years of life, as a defining moment, they will never forget.

For those who may not be aware, Down syndrome is a congenital condition in which a child is born with an extra chromosome, specifically chromosome 21. This extra chromosome alters the child’s development and results in the characteristic physical features of Down syndrome, such as low muscle tone, upward eye slant, and small stature.