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We at Carney will be celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by wearing Crazy Socks. The reason we are wearing Crazy Socks on World Down Syndrome Day to remind ourselves that things that are different are still beautiful and wonderful.
21 Facts About Kids with Down Syndrome
1) We have 46 chromosomes, people with DS have 47
2) Chromosomes determine everything about us, our hair color, eye color, facial features, muscle strength, etc.
3) Kids with DS have a triplication (3) of chromosome number 21 (thus 3/21 being World Down Syndrome Day)
4) DS is not contagious, we cannot catch it
5) Having an extra chromosome makes it more difficult to move and talk
6) Kids with an extra chromosome have a lower muscle tone
7) This lower muscle tone also affects the muscles in the mouth, making it more difficult for them to speak
8) Kids with DS have a harder time remembering things
9) Kids with DS can learn just like us, but just need more time and help
10) Kids with DS are always fun to be around
11) Kids with DS are always very positive
12) Kids with DS show emotions and feel happy and sad just like we do
13) Kids with DS can do pretty much everything we can do
14) Kids with DS can play sports, cheer, sing, and dance
15) Kids with DS want to be treated like every one else
16) Kids with DS want to be accepted
17) Kids with DS like to be very independent
18) Kids with DS have talents
19) Kids with DS are loyal friends
20) It is very easy to become friends with someone with DS
21) Kids with DS like to have fun just like us!!!! :)
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