Downs Syndrome Question?!

People with Down's syndrome tend to look different – they typically have a flat facial profile and eyes that slant upwards. Other facial features include smaller ears, a flat back of the head and protruding tongue.

People with the syndrome also tend to be shorter than average with poor muscle tone and have short, broad hands with a single crease across the palm.

Almost half of people affected have heart defects, some of which can be treated, some of which can't. Many also have gut problems, which can make eating difficult and increases the risk of problems such as constipation, and disorders of the thyroid gland.

Other physical problems include cataracts, hearing and sight problems, and a susceptibility to infections. Later in life there's also an increased risk of leukaemia and Alzheimer’s dementia.

People with Down's syndrome have varying degrees of learning disability, which may range from moderate to severe. Autistic spectrum disorders are also more common.

Despite all this most people with the condition live very happy lives and no, they don't "just want to die"!! And yes they do see what we see.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/physical_hea…

Pinkgirl's right, and a lot of people with Downs are smarter and more talented than 'normal' people.