« The point is not not to feel grief, but to endure it gratefully.
Venerable Macarius of Optina

Sunny children - this name has long been firmly entrenched in kids who are not much different from all other children on the planet. It’s just that they smile more often, they are sweet and kind, it’s just that those around them speak very warmly of them, they just have Down syndrome.

March 21 marks the fourth International Down Syndrome Day. For what? Not only to help these people. They often take very good care of themselves. Rather, to help society become kinder, to learn understanding and empathy. In order to leave the fears and doubts about such children, caused, unfortunately, by elementary ignorance, and sometimes indifference.

Pain for the neighbor
Elder Paisios Svyatogorets believed that by caring for special children, giving up some pleasures and entertainment for this, mothers and fathers “erase” their sins. If they have no sins, then they are sanctified. The elder called special children Angels, and told the parents of such children that it was a great honor for them to look after the Angels, and that their children and they would go to heaven. Of course, fathers and mothers are hurt for their children, but the elder told them as a consolation: “When a person is hurt for his neighbor, this in some way brings God to tenderness. God rejoices because such a person shows by his love that he is related to God, and this gives him divine consolation. And this consolation gives a person the ability to endure pain for his neighbor.

A bit of science, or a "syndrome", not a "disease"
Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic disorders. To be more precise, in the cells of the body, in the 21st pair of chromosomes there are three chromosomes instead of two. As a result, instead of the usual 46 chromosomes in each cell, 47 are obtained. The reason for this has not been definitively established. Scientists believe that the term "Down's syndrome" rather than "Down's disease" is preferable to refer to such genetic disorders. By the way, the day and month of the International Down Syndrome Day were chosen in accordance with the pair number and the number of chromosomes - 21.03. The birth rate of children with Down syndrome is approximately 1 in 700 newborns. The syndrome is named after the English physician John Down, who first described it in 1866. The link between the syndrome and changes in the number of chromosomes was only identified in 1959 by the French geneticist Jérôme Lejeune.

The word "syndrome" means a set of signs or characteristics. What are these characteristic features? The presence of an additional chromosome causes the appearance of a number of physiological features: the baby develops more slowly and goes through the main stages of development somewhat later than his peers. It is more difficult for such a child to learn, and yet most children with Down syndrome become the same as others.

We can say that the myths that all people with Down syndrome are mentally retarded and aggressive have been completely debunked by modern research.

"Don't Exclude Us"
This is the title of a book written by Jason Kingsley and Mitchell Levitz, young Americans with Down syndrome. I want to give a passage from it, which contains an answer to all who believe in false ideas about such people.

“When I was born, the obstetrician said that I would not be able to study, that I would never see my mother and father and that I would never learn anything, and advised me to be sent to an orphanage. I think it was wrong. If I saw my obstetrician, I would tell him...

I would tell him: "Disabled people CAN study!" Then I would tell the obstetrician about myself. For example, I study new languages, travel a lot, attend teen groups and youth parties, go to screen tests, become independent, work as a lighting operator, an actor. I would talk about history, mathematics, English, algebra, business mathematics, social studies. I forgot to tell the obstetrician that I plan to get an academic diploma when I pass my exams...

I acted in the movie "The Fall Guy", and even wrote this book! He never imagined that I could write a book! I will send him one copy so that he knows. I will tell him that I can play the violin, that I establish relationships with other people, I paint in oils, I play the piano, I can sing, I go in for sports, in a theater group, that I have many friends and a fulfilling life. I wish the midwife would never say that again to any parent with a disabled child. If you send a disabled child to an orphanage, the child will not have any opportunities to grow up and learn ... and also receive a diploma. The child will lack the relationships, love and skills to live independently. Give a child with a disability a chance to live a full life. Let's see the glass half full instead of half empty. And think about your abilities, not about your incapacity. I'm glad we didn't listen to the obstetrician... We'll send [him] a copy of this book and say, "See page 27." I wonder what he will say. I wonder if he will come to us, call us ... and we hope that he will say that he was mistaken. And then he'll be a better doctor."

Give the kids a chance!
Today it is considered a manifestation of concern for the expectant mother - to make a test during pregnancy for the possibility of a child having Down syndrome. According to the results of the test, the degree of risk is determined, if it is high enough, a woman may be offered an abortion. The church teaches that abortion is a sin, but mothers who have such children also believe that this is a crime. They are happy with their children, love them and are ready to help others learn to accept children with special needs. Here's how they do it (according to the site sunchildren.narod.ru).

Answers to the most painful questions:
"What is it to him, an innocent baby?"

Down syndrome is not a sentence, with it a person can live a more or less normal life. The degree of its brilliance and completeness depends at first, perhaps, only on the state of health of the baby and on the mood of the parents, and then on the attitude of society, which, we hope, will change. Including under the influence of the same parents.

To paraphrase the parable, we can say that having Down syndrome (or being the parent of a child with Down syndrome) is not fate. This is the destination. And fate depends on how to dispose of this destiny.

« Will my child have friends?

Certainly! People with Down syndrome are often drawn to children. If you teach him to communicate with others, and not hide in his shell, your child will make friends.

« Will my child be able to work?

People with Down syndrome often do not too difficult work that does not require high qualifications (salesmen, seamstresses, and so on). It is believed that people with Down syndrome are good at working with plants or animals, so it makes sense to encourage your child's interest in wildlife. Having matured, he may want to work in a city garden, an arboretum, a zoo, a farm, and so on, he will find his place in this world and the opportunity to feel harmony from contact with nature. People with Down syndrome often have a good musical ear, artistry and ability to imitate.

“Will my child leave home when he grows up?”

Not all adults with Down syndrome can live on their own. Sometimes they create families, sometimes they live with their parents all their lives.

Children with Down syndrome are just like other children. If there is a child with Down syndrome next to you (maybe this is the son of your friends, and he lives in the neighborhood) - thank God. The Lord gave you the opportunity to spiritually develop and become even kinder. Show attention to the baby, to his family and the joy of meeting them. I believe that God will rejoice in you. Who knows, maybe for Him we, physically healthy, are much more sick in soul than children with special needs.

There are children who are not like others - they were born special: with an extra chromosome or a worldview that is completely different from the usual one. Such children are, in no case, not grief, not a sentence and not a punishment for parents. They are called bright or sunny because they smile more often than others. They are able to love and live a full life, although they are born completely unsuited for this world. Parents of special children need to find a special approach and then they will follow a different, special path in their lives.

The statistics are relentless - Down syndrome occurs in every 700th child in the world, and autism - in one of 88 children.

A mother who finds out that her child is not like the others finds it difficult to decide what to do next. Many believe that they will have to put an end to their lives if the baby was born with a genetic pathology. But star parents, who have the opportunity to state their situation publicly, do everything possible to prove that a special child is a full-fledged member of society and deserves love.

The loudest statements about her “other” motherhood were made by the actress and singer Evelina Bledans, who in 2012 gave birth to her second son, Semyon. Even in utero, the boy was diagnosed with Down syndrome and fusion of fingers on his left foot, but mom and dad wanted him to be born, in any case.

“People are intimidated by prejudice, and therefore 85% of parents are afraid of additional difficulties in raising a baby that is not like everyone else,” says Evelina.

She decided to destroy the existing stereotype that it is necessary to keep silent about children with genetic abnormalities, and every day she proves to all parents that a baby, whatever it may be, is a great happiness.

“This page was created for parents who are about to have or have already had such children. I started it in order to socialize people with Down syndrome. I wanted to explain that this diagnosis should not be feared - such people should be treated with loyalty.”

Evelina regularly writes about her son Semyon, his development, gives all kinds of recommendations, returns parents faith in themselves and gives a positive attitude.

Among celebrities, not only Evelina is raising a special child. Lolita Milyavskaya also has a sunny daughter - at birth, Eva was diagnosed with Down syndrome, but later it was changed to autism - an innate psychological isolation. Lolita does not hide the fact that her child, up to 4 years old, did not speak at all, did not see well and had many health problems. However, the singer always praised her daughter, and maternal love performed a miracle - now Eva is 16 years old and she goes to school, where she practically does not differ in behavior and level of development from her peers.

The daughter of the famous director Fyodor Bondarchuk, Varvara, was also born with Down syndrome. Parents do not consider the girl sick, but they call her special. They say that such a diagnosis only strengthened their family.

Composer Konstantin Meladze has three children from his first marriage. The youngest of them, Valery, suffers from a rare form of autism. The boy lives in his own, special world and practically does not communicate with people. Yana, the mother of Valery and the ex-wife of the musician, first spoke about her son's illness after her divorce from Konstantin.

“Doctors diagnosed Valera with autism. Treatment of this disease in all countries of the world is very expensive, including Ukraine. No, this is not a sentence, this is a shooting, after which you were left to live. This is a serious disease that has not yet been treated in any way, but it can be corrected. I'm talking about a severe form of autism. These kids can be trained. I think that parents who are faced with a similar problem are familiar with the feeling of fear, helplessness in the face of grief, and shame. Our society does not accept, does not recognize “others”. But when a child has the first successes, hope and faith wake up - and then a new starting point of true victories and bright pride for your child begins. Parents do not need to be ashamed, to blame themselves. Do not think that you could do something wrong. When you understand what a responsible mission you are performing in your child’s life, you will realize the value or even pricelessness of your role.”

At the age of three, Sylvester Stallone's son was also diagnosed with autism. Little Sergio had difficulty adapting to the world around him: he could not even make contact with his relatives, not to mention the rest of those around him. Sergio's mother was actively involved in the child and even managed to open a research center for autistic children.

Now Sergio is 35 years old, he never left his world - he lives quietly and alone. His father visits him, brings medicine and is still indignant: “I have enough money and opportunities, but I can’t help him in any way.”

American singer Toni Braxton also faced the problem of autism in a child. She felt that something was wrong with her child when he was not yet a year old. The singer put a lot of effort into the development of the boy, and everything was not in vain - he was able to go to school with ordinary children.

A similar fate has not bypassed many celebrities, and they all say that genetic abnormalities are not a sentence. As confirmation - 10 most famous people with Down syndrome and autism who were able to succeed in their favorite business.

These people prove that everyone has a chance for a bright future, you just need to see it. And never give up, no matter how many chromosomes. Love for special, "sunny" children can work wonders. And I want to believe that in the near future in our country there will be "special" people who have achieved tremendous success.

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Sunny kids. Truth and myths

Babies with Down syndrome are called "sunny" children. It is they who increase the percentage of kindness in our world. And these children are called children of the eighth day. This name is explained by such a beautiful story: God created the world in six days, on the seventh He rested. But on the eighth day, God created special children to test the hearts of all other people.

Truths and myths about children with Down syndrome

Myth: Down syndrome is a rare genetic disorder.

Truth: Down syndrome is by far the most common genetic disorder. Approximately 5,000 children are born with Down syndrome every year, which is approximately one in 600 to 800 newborns.

Myth: Most children with Down syndrome are born to older parents.

Truth: It is true that parents are more likely to have a child with Down syndrome as they age, but younger mothers give birth more often and therefore have higher birth rates for children with Down syndrome.

Myth: Children with Down Syndrome are hard to train.

Truth: In children with Down syndrome, IQ varies from 20 to 75 and directly depends on the special program and the volume of these activities. The level of intelligence of these children is low, but despite this, they are very attentive, obedient and patient in learning.

Myth: Society treats people with Down syndrome as "outcasts"

Truth: Many other countries have developed special social programs for children with Down syndrome. And at the same time, they are allowed to live like ordinary people, they study in comprehensive schools, institutes, they are not made outcasts.

Myth: An adult with Down Syndrome is disabled.

Truth: Most young people with Down Syndrome finish school, then get a vocational education that allows them to get a job.

Myth: A person with Down syndrome is unable to form close relationships that lead to marriage.

Truth: People with Down Syndrome are very sensitive and open to contact with others, so the likelihood of marriage is very high, and in the personal relationships of people with Down Syndrome, a lot of love and support is very characteristic.

Yes, children with Down syndrome are a test for their parents, relatives and themselves, but these children are born with love for us, with trust in the world... After all, it is not for nothing that a child born with Down syndrome is called "sunny"... So, what is he guilty of? Why does society close before him all the possibilities of development, the happiness of being among people? Is this child missing something? Not! Even vice versa! He has something that others do not have - an extra chromosome that makes him special.

Babies with Down syndrome are called "sunny" children. It is they who increase the percentage of kindness in our world. And these children are called children of the eighth day. This name is explained by such a beautiful story: God created the world in six days, on the seventh He rested. But on the eighth day, God created special children to test the hearts of all other people.

Achievements of people with Down syndrome

Pascal Duquesne, actor. In 1997, he received the main prize for best male role at the Cannes Film Festival.

In Moscow, there is the “Innocent Theater”, in which most of the actors have Down syndrome.

Pablo Pineda. He became the first person with Down syndrome to graduate.

Andrey Vostrikov. A resident of Voronezh, who became the absolute champion of Europe in artistic gymnastics.

Miguel Thomasin. Drummer for the Argentine band Reynols.

American Sajit Desai. Plays 6 instruments!

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Every 700th baby in the world, according to statistics from the World Health Organization, is born with Down syndrome. This ratio is the same in different countries, climatic zones and social strata. Genetic failure in a child occurs regardless of the lifestyle of his parents, their health, financial situation, habits and education. A lot of prejudices associated with this disease have formed in society. Diagnosis is often used as a derogatory term. Due to the lack of reliable information, thousands of families are forced to fight for a decent future for their children, experiencing misunderstanding and hostility of others. Open Asia Online today, on International Children's Day, will tell about Kazakhstanis who are firmly convinced that Down syndrome is not a sentence at all.

Marat Sadykov, a well-known TV presenter in Central Asia, spoke more than once on the air about disabled children, but even in a nightmare he could not imagine that he himself would someday face this problem. However, when his wife gave birth to a son, the couple were informed that the child had Down syndrome.

This news turned out to be a real shock, and during a sleepless night, when thoughts were confused, the future father thought about leaving the baby in the hospital. It is recognized that this was from ignorance of the problem and from complete uncertainty how to live with it. And when I saw the newborn Damir, this thought seemed to be removed by hand. He says it was very embarrassing, painful and insulting. The guy pulled himself together and helped his wife Alla cope with the state of shock. Marat and Alla do not have a soul in their Damir. The boy is also loved by his older sister Milan. The child is taken to the pool, where he enjoys splashing in the water with the same special children. And the parents of the kids communicate in a specially created community in social networks. They say that they understood the main thing: they are not alone.

Arina Egorova is only 24 years old. She brings up her Masha alone after her husband left. I found out about my daughter's diagnosis after birth, but I did not even think about giving up the child.

If such a child has already been born, you don’t need to refuse him, on the contrary, you need to make every effort so that he grows up in the family, Arina is sure. - Of course, this is hard to accept at first. This is a shock for the whole family and questions: for what, why me? In fact, you need to think not "for what", but "for what" was such a child born? So that we learn to love, so that we are more tolerant, so that we can enjoy the little things.

Alena Kim brought her one-year-old daughter Amina to the Kenes center, where they bring up the same special children. The first positive changes in her behavior and mood were noticeable within a month, and six months later the girl learned to dance and eat independently, deftly wielding a spoon.

She began to repeat the movements when we dance, - Alena is proud. - We are learning to eat, somehow she didn’t want to at home, but here, looking at other children, she started too. This is also an imitation. “Kenes” means “council” Kenes Center for Disabled Children is a place where parents meet, communicate and teach their special kids. Down syndrome is often accompanied by concomitant diseases, and the sooner they start working with a child, the more likely these ailments are to win.

Mayra Suleeva has been the head of this center for more than 20 years. In Kazakhstan, she is considered a leading specialist in working with children with Down syndrome. Having raised her own children, she adopted a girl, Alina, who was given a disappointing diagnosis. She admits that she then decided: if she herself cannot raise a child with Down syndrome, then how will she help others? Maira is sure that many parents simply do not know that a diagnosis is not a sentence at all. These children can achieve great heights, and it is impossible to refuse such a child.

A trauma for a child, and it cannot be compared with anything at all, and, probably, no war can be as traumatic as the refusal of one's own parents, - Mayra Suleeva states. - It's a delusion when they think that special children do not understand this. The child, while still in the womb, understands whether he is desired or undesired, and even more so when he is abandoned.

90% - refuseniks

The head physician of the Orphanage, Latipa Kozhamkulova, shows little Yersain, who was put on his feet with the help of several operations. But in the maternity hospital, where his mother left him, the doctors unanimously insisted that the child would not live. Little Maryam is also nursed here. Her father, having learned that the girl was disabled, blamed his wife for this and left the family. The mother could not raise her daughter alone and sent her to an orphanage. The 5-year-old Maksat was also abandoned. The kid turned out to be smart: he learned to speak, draw and dance. Educators call it their pride.

There are many such examples, teachers say. In 9 cases out of 10 parents refuse children with Down syndrome. But if they knew that it was possible and necessary to fight, there would certainly be fewer refusals. Our heroes have to work hard to support, educate and educate a sick child. But all of them are sure that at one time they made the only right decision, leaving the baby in the family. And all this because they knew that they were not alone. Today, a fund has been created in Kazakhstan that unites parents of special children. By their example, such families prove that when you love, you can find a way out of any situation. The main thing is to feel that you are not alone.

All these stories formed the basis of one of the parts of the Heroes Nearby project. It was launched by Internews in Central Asia. Television companies from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan will present a series of portrait special reports about civil activists as part of the project. A film about children with Down syndrome can be viewed here.

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"I love dogs", "I love my job at McDonald's", "I love going to the movies with my friend Kitty", "I'm a Chelsea fan", "I like James Bond"... the usual judgments of ordinary people, not much different from you and me - with only one difference: all these people, captured in a special photo album by photographer R. Bailey, were born with one extra chromosome.

The nuclei of human cells contain 46 chromosomes - 23 pairs. Sometimes in the process of meiosis - a special division leading to the formation of germ cells - one of the pairs does not separate, resulting in an egg or sperm cell with not 23, but with 24 chromosomes, and when it meets with a cell of the opposite sex, a zygote will be obtained not with 46, but with 47 chromosomes. Why is this happening? So far there is no answer. But definitely not because people drink, smoke, take drugs, or are in a zone of radioactive contamination - such an anomaly occurs in about one embryo in 700 (children who are allowed to be born are slightly less - one in 1000). The only pattern that has been noticed so far is that women over 35 are slightly more likely, but no one guarantees that this will not happen to a younger mother.

An extra chromosome causes a number of changes in the structure and functioning of the body. Some of them are visible to the “naked eye”: a flat face, a flat nape, an arched palate and reduced muscle tone, as a result of which the mouth may be ajar, a shortened skull, an additional skin fold in the palm, a short nose. One of the most noticeable signs is a skin fold at the inner corner of the eye, which somewhat resembles the shape of the eyes of the representatives of the Mongoloid race. Because of this symptom, the English physician J.L. Down, who described this syndrome in 1862, called it "Mongolism." This term - and also "Mongolian idiocy" - was used until 1972, when, after many years of struggle, it was finally recognized that pathology could not be identified with racial characteristics, and the modern name, Down syndrome, was established.

This chromosomal anomaly is not limited to external signs - heart defects, strabismus, leukemia, hormonal disorders often go hand in hand with it, therefore, regular medical examinations by the relevant specialists are mandatory. The immune system is quite weak, so a person can get sick with infectious diseases more often and more severely. Once upon a time, for these reasons, people with Down syndrome did not live long - but modern medicine allows them to live to at least 50 years. Unlike Down syndrome itself, all of this is quite treatable. Sometimes Down's syndrome is accompanied by hearing impairment - in this case, the help of an audiologist is needed.

What scares parents the most is developmental delay. Such children begin to hold their heads only by the age of three months, sit down - by the age of one, walk - not earlier than two years. Such people lag behind both in mental development and in speech (the latter is explained not only by mental retardation, but also by the special structure of the oral cavity and reduced muscle tone - so classes with a speech therapist are required).

As for the mental retardation of people with Down syndrome, it is greatly exaggerated. A severe degree of it is observed only in a few, and in most cases we are talking about a moderate or mild degree of intellectual decline. Of course, in this case, too, a severe form with a complete inability to adapt to independent living among people can be “organized” - for this it is necessary to separate the newborn from his parents and place him in a special closed institution ... which they have been doing for many years, thereby supporting the myth of the absolute lack of learning of children with Down syndrome and their inability to social adaptation.

Meanwhile, if such a child stays with his parents, if he is treated according to special methods, then his development can go relatively successfully. Of course, he will not graduate from universities (although such examples are known), but it is possible to develop self-service skills and life in society, as well as such people are quite capable of mastering some professions.

People with Down syndrome are often called "sunny children", attributing to them an increased smile and a constant stay in a good mood. This is not so - of course, mood swings are inherent in them in the same way as in all people, but they have some characteristic character traits: they are obedient, patient. What is absolutely not characteristic of them is aggressiveness.

What is the position of such people in society?

A. Hitler included people suffering from "Mongolism" in his eugenics program T-4, also known as "Action - death out of pity." Many modern doctors are in full solidarity with the Führer in his struggle for the purity of the human race: as soon as the examination of a pregnant woman reveals Down's syndrome or such a diagnosis is made to an already born child, then a massive psychological attack on parents immediately begins - “Have an abortion / write a refusal, you are still young give birth to another child - healthy, why do you need a disabled person, ”etc. Often, “kind” relatives and acquaintances are connected to the “processing” (a woman can also be intimidated by the fact that her husband will definitely leave her with such a child). It is not yet proposed to kill already born children - but there are already "progressives" who are pushing the idea of ​​the so-called. "postnatal abortion"... Not all parents can withstand such psychological pressure - many go for an abortion or abandon their children. As a result, children end up in orphanages where they do not receive proper development, thereby supporting the myth of the complete lack of education and social inability of people with Down syndrome, which scares new parents ... such a vicious circle!

People who have visited Western countries notice that there both children and adults with Down syndrome can be found in stores, on the streets, and anywhere, while we seem to not have them - not because in the West such people are more often born, but because they are not isolated from society there. Not every Western experience is worthy of imitation, but this is precisely what can and should be adopted. Moreover, children with a mild degree of mental retardation, with proper development, are quite capable of attending mass kindergartens and studying in ordinary schools.

Is it possible to introduce inclusive education for children with Down syndrome in Russia today? Perhaps not - and the point here is not only that not all teachers know how to work with them. Bring such a child to an ordinary kindergarten - not only his peers will start to terrorize him, but his parents will overwhelm the director, and then the GORONO with angry appeals: “Why is THIS studying with our children!” However, this is not the only manifestation of an inadequate attitude towards people with disabilities in general, and towards people with Down syndrome in particular. How the unhealthy interest shown by almost every acquaintance (even casual ones) harasses the parents of such children - for some reason everyone is extremely interested to know “what is it for”, “can it be cured”, “did you know about it before birth” , and most importantly - “probably it was hard for you to find out about this?” Some are even accepted to express condolences ... indeed, a collision with a disability - whether it's Down's syndrome or something else - is a wonderful “test” for both tact, politeness, and just humanity.

The birth of a special child is always a real test for parents, and this is completely natural. Every mother wants to have a healthy baby, but not always we can influence our lives. Parents of children with Down syndrome, however, as well as children with other diseases, invariably ask themselves the question - “Why do we need this?”. This question will never be answered, because it cannot be in principle. It is not known why the baby has an extra chromosome. It happened and no one is to blame. But in fact, the test for parents is not the very birth of a solar child, but the attitude of society towards special children. By the way, do you know why Downy are called solar children? Because they are open to people and always smile. Having endowed such babies with an extra chromosome, nature gave them a heart created for love. Perhaps in order to teach love to other people...

Having a baby with Down syndrome

All parents of children with Down syndrome experience a real shock, even if they already knew in advance about the high probability of having a special child from the screening results. Do not be afraid to seek psychological help from professionals or communities of parents of sunny children. Do not hide from the problem - it will not go anywhere, but the sooner you get acquainted with the prospects for the life and adaptation of the baby, with your rights to help from the state, the more confident you will feel.

It may take you a long time to adapt. This is also natural - after all, your life has changed dramatically. The most important thing is to be able to understand that neither you nor your baby are to blame for the fact that he has such a diagnosis.

It is quite possible that you will fall under the psychological pressure of close people who know nothing about the characteristics of down children, but passionately want to tell you about the terrible prospects for their life and development. Do not give in to pressure from the outside: no one except the parents is responsible for the fate of the baby.

What if the family already has children? You need to tell them about everything as early as possible, in a language they understand and understand. Explain that their newborn brother or sister is not like them, and there is nothing to worry about. Children adapt much better in such a situation: their consciousness is not yet blinded by stereotypes that a mentally retarded person is a different caste. But from the fact that their parents are depressed, the children will definitely suffer, not understanding what happened. Therefore, the birth of a child with Down syndrome for other children in the family should by no means be a tragedy. You will be surprised how responsive babies will be when helping you with the care of a special child.

Development of children with Down syndrome

What can parents of a special child expect? First of all, you need to conduct a complete examination of the baby's health, since in some cases Down's syndrome correlates with some somatic diseases - congenital heart disease, hearing and vision impairment, and thyroid problems. This is important because you need to know what exactly causes developmental delays: for example, hearing or vision impairment can make it difficult to conduct developmental classes.

The main feature of sunny kids is the safety of their emotional sphere, as well as good imitation abilities, and it is these qualities that parents and teachers should use to the maximum to ensure the development of children with Down syndrome.

Thinking in such children is slow, and attention is scattered. However, mechanical memory will be more developed. Another distinctive feature of solar children is their musicality. Therefore, as an early development, the so-called music therapy is recommended - the development of general motor skills under musical accompaniment. Never remove your baby from participating in games with other children - he will copy their behavior and repeat words, and this is very important.

A feature of down children is that they begin to sit, crawl and walk later than ordinary children, and also lag behind in the development of fine motor skills. That is why it is extremely important to start developmental classes and do special exercises in the first year of life. This will help to minimize developmental delays.

For the development of the speech of such children, parents need to learn how to comment on their actions, and do it in simple language: “I wash the dishes”, “I eat bread”. The child will memorize actions and repeat their names. The books that you read to your baby should contain bright illustrations - this will help to concentrate the child's attention.

Teaching Children with Down Syndrome

This question worries all parents without exception. What is the future of the solar child? Will he be able to learn, and how does this even happen? First of all, you need to remember that your child has every right to go to kindergarten and comprehensive school. It is integration into such an environment that is the most promising approach in teaching children with Down syndrome.

Children study in a regular class according to special programs. It is possible to study in a correctional school. A very important point is additional developmental activities - music, physical education, modeling, and even theater circles.

After school, young people with Down Syndrome can get an initial vocational education and work. By the way, an amazing feature of down children is that they are good at working on a computer. This can also be used in teaching. 5 out of 5 (7 votes)

Often people use the term "Down's disease", often saying that this disease is incurable. Others believe that there is Down's syndrome, and there is Down's disease, and the condition of the child and the chances of a cure depend on this. But it is worth noting that such statements are incorrect and absurd. In fact, Down syndrome is not a disease. The term "syndrome" means a certain set of features or signs. For the first time, such features were described in 1866 by John Langdon Dun, which is why the syndrome has such a name. And only after many years, scientists understood the cause of the syndrome - it is an extra chromosome in the human genetic code. Normally, the body contains 46 chromosomes. In children with this syndrome, there are 47 of them - the 21st pair contains one more additional one. Therefore, the diagnosis is ascertained by the doctor with the help of a blood test.

What are the reasons?

Until now, there are no reliable facts about the reasons for the appearance of another chromosome. Such children are born in equal numbers both in well-developed countries and in poor ones, in the families of scientists and in the families of the unemployed. In fact, there is no one's fault in the appearance of a child with Down syndrome. As well as guilt that a person was born this way - even more so. Such a child is the same as the other, he just has one more chromosome, one "small" chromosome. However, because of such a small difference, people usually place a large margin between children with Down syndrome and normal children.

Features of the children of the Sun

Unfortunately, this extra chromosome provokes a number of physiological features, in connection with which a child with Down syndrome develops more slowly than his peers. It was previously believed that children diagnosed with Down syndrome were too mentally retarded and not amenable to learning. However, modern science, after a series of studies, claims that all children are different and Down syndrome has varying degrees of severity. Most kids can easily learn to speak, write, read, walk, and do a lot of the things normal kids do. The development of such children is promoted by the atmosphere of kindness and love in the house, and the corresponding special programs.

Children of the Sun and society

Parents and all relatives should treat children with Down syndrome with love and patience, engage in an early intervention program with the child, provide proper medical care, and then you can hope for positive improvements. Society should experience tolerance towards such people, however, often the children of the Sun face either ridicule, or indifference, or pity (only the weak are spared, better help or do not interfere with such a child!). Therefore, if your child is normal, instill in him the quality of tolerance from childhood towards those people who differ from us by only one chromosome.