She has an extra chromosome, that's all. But now, the scientific community is poised on the brink of eliminating genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, and the part of me that suffers when my daughter struggles to learn, the part that weeps when others say thoughtless, evil things about her, is glad that future children will be spared these things. However, the part of me that wants my daughter to believe me when I tell her how very much she matters doesn't know how to explain why science wants to eliminate people like her. My daughter may have Down syndrome, but she isn't dumb. My child has got Down syndrome.
Many people underestimate how important our mouths are.
It is the organ through which we eat, breathe and speak. People often make judgements about us based on the appearance of our teeth, which in turn affects our confidence and the way we speak. Like all other children, your child deserves the right to have a healthy mouth, which is free of pain. And when they grow up, how they look will become more important to them. They also need to have regular check-ups and cleaning with a dentist who can spot problems before they occur.