This isn't surprising. I know 2 people with down syndrome who have gone on to learn a craft and use it as a source of livelihood.
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I believe that one hundred percent.. Maybe there are deficits in quasi "common sense", would declare some physical or health problems..
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Yes! Yes! Not only Downs kids either! My intellectually disabled son is 28. I see him learning and gaining maturity and higher executive functioning every day!
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My delightful cousin with Down loved, lived, learned, worked, and contributed to society until she was 55.
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Really Harvard? The rest of the community working with those with I/DD has known for years that these skills result in the ability to live a self determined and independent life. More interesting would be why so many individuals without I/DD and better education cease to grow
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@LaurieDrago care to share your fun with addition of#vaccineinjuryThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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My 11 year-old son could have told you that! He’s got 47 chromosomes, so when he applies to Harvard, you better not discriminate in your undergraduate admissions process!pic.twitter.com/ZholJYhHP4
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And then this pure evil administration rescinding all progress/ I full effect Trump Administration Rescinds Guidance Amid Objections From Disability Advocates https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/01/07/trump-rescinds-guidance-advocates/25841/ …
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why should this be such a suprise? I have worked with adults with down syndrome over 30 years and of course functional skills continue to develop-witness to many many skill development /and independent achievements.
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It isn't a surprise really, but studies like these can help shape policy. Empirical data are important.
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