A inclusão da pessoa com Síndrome de Down na sociedade e no âmbito escolar

Abstract

Down syndrome is caused by the presence of three 21 chromosomes in all or most of an individual's cells. This occurs at the time of conception of a child. People with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, have 47 chromosomes in their cells instead of 46, like most of the population. Children, young people and adults with Down syndrome may have some similar characteristics and be subject to a higher incidence of diseases, but they have different and unique personalities and characteristics. It is important to clarify that parents' behavior does not cause Down syndrome. There is nothing they could have done differently to avoid it. In addition, Down syndrome is not a disease, but a condition of the person associated with some issues that parents should be aware of since birth. People with Down syndrome have much more in common with the rest of the population than differences. The most important thing is to discover that this child can achieve a good development of his personal capacities and will advance with increasing levels of achievement and autonomy. He is able to feel, love, learn, have fun, and work. You will be able to read and write, you should go to school as any other child and lead an autonomous life. In short, it can occupy a proper and dignified place in society.