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This appalling statistic deserves the full attention of our government and scientific community. Unfortunately, the average life expectancy for an African-American in the U.S. It is true that people with Down syndrome on average donвЂ™t live as long as their typical counterparts. Some people with Down syndrome have lived into their 80s. Reality:В The average life expectancy for a person with Down syndrome is nearly 60 years old. Misconception: People who have Down syndrome die young. The average life expectancy for a person with Down syndrome is nearly 60 years old. They have documented siblings who have increased tolerance, compassion and awareness, in contrast to all typical siblings. In fact, some mental health professionals point to the psychological advantages of such a child cared for within the family circle. For example, a recent study published in the Journal of Intellectual Disability Research found no long-term detrimental effects to siblings. Reality: Studies do not support that a child with Down syndrome will have a negative impact on siblings. Misconception:В A child with Down syndrome negatively impacts their siblings. The study was one of the largest to date and included 647 families who have children with Down syndrome. Reality: A recent Vanderbilt Kennedy Center study published in the American Association of Intellectual Disabilities indicates that divorce rates are lower in families of children with Down syndrome. Misconception:В A child with Down syndrome will ruin a marriage. However, younger women have more babies, so more children with Down syndrome are born to younger mothers. The CDC research shows that the chances of having a baby with Down syndrome does increase with age. Reality: According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research, about 80% of children who have Down syndrome are born to women younger than 35.

Misconception: Only older parents have children with Down syndrome. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) is dedicated to correcting misconceptions and over time providing funding for research that will better address medical and cognitive issues associated with the condition. (2) the lack of medical and basic scientific research makes it difficult to get accurate, updated information about people with Down syndrome. (1) the syndrome itself has changed so fundamentally (for the better) with the dismantling of the inhumane institutions where people with Down syndrome were previously forced to live, and These misconceptions are largely a result of two contributing factors: There are many misconceptions about people with Down syndrome.

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