DEBUNKING STEREOTYPES
STEREOTYPE: People with DS also have Autism.
FACT: Down syndrome and Autism are different conditions. DS is a common chromosomal disorder that is often noticeable in the physical appearance of a person.
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), on the other hand, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech.
NB: It is possible for both conditions to co-exist in an individual. Co-mobidity means that one individual can exhibit traits of several conditions even though one is likely to be prevalent. Research shows that there is an increase in the possibility of people with DS also having autism. This, however, doesn’t make them the same.
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