During the U.S president campaign of 2008, then Alaska Governor Sarah Palin disclosed that she had given birth to a child with Down syndrome.
Attention has recently focused on a new study that may provide hope for parents of Down Syndrome children. Down syndrome is the most common cause of mental retardation in children and leads to deficits in contextual learning and memory.
Governor Palin talks about what it means to be the mother of a Down syndrome child.
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People who work in this area understand the 'gifted' amongst these children... and where their talents may lead. It is truly ashame so few are exposed to the real genius of so many with Down Syndrome.
Downs Syndrome chilren are a joy,definitely not a burden.Some of God's special children..
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