Not to offend anyone with this question?

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I was wondering?........... About parents who have children with Downsyndrome. How is it to raise a child who has this and do you get any kind of special help from the government? How did you find out your child was going to have this? Please serious answers only. Thanks and I hope I never offened any of you who answered this. Just wanted to know as I never met anybody like this.

Holy ,You people who are anwering this have got the wrong idea. I f you must know everything, My friend is preg. and is having complications that lead into this condition. I know they are human beings who have feeling. I'm not trying to be rude at all I just wanted information about this syndrome. So who are you to judge me when I'm asking a serious question to understand this more Once again NO OFFENCE!!! If you feel that my Question is wrong then please don't answer this .I thought this site was for people to get educated and I have the right to ask it.

Answer 1

Down Syndrome can be mild or severe. In our community we have a number of people with DS who work (wash windows, stock shelves, do gardening), commute and live independently, albeit supervised. This is the end of the scale I know the most about.

You can find tons of information at the Down's Syndrome Websites - there is almost certainly a local one in your area. Children with this condition are incredibly sweet and loveable. They do not hold grudges or hide their feelings. They will spontaneously hug you or burst into smiles and laughter. DS people often live long and healthy lives.

As for help from the gov't, this will depend on where you live. Your local DS assoication can help you connect with the appropriate programs.

I had a test for Down's syndrome in my fifth month of pregnancy - I am 38, so the risk was higher. Some people who find out that their child will have DS choose to abort, especially if there is an indication that the condition will be severe enough to require institutionalization. The test they did was a simple blood test, and if it had showed positive, they would have followed up with amniocentisis - taking a sample of the fluid around the baby - to confirm or deny the blood test. In our case it was negative.

Hope this helps, or at least leads you in the right direction.

Answer 2

Some of these people are worse off the a child with DS. but there are simple test a Dr. can do and help can come from medicare and Medicaid. Now these children have to be accepted in to regular school but also there are special needs schools that can start them on the way to a productive life. Every one should be blessed to have to work with a DS child and watch them grow up.

Answer 3

My child doesn't have down's syndrome. But any parent that has a child with this and that takes care of their child should be held high. I am sure that it would be hard to raise a child with ds. My neighbor has it and she is just the most caring person I know. I think she gets a disability check for her son. But I am sure that what she gets is not going to cover all the expenses of raising a child with this.

Answer 4

I don't have children with Downs syndrome but I do know that they do get help from the government such as "SSDI" I think its called.
And the way that the parent finds out that their kid is going to have Downs syndrome is through the ultrasound when the women is pregnant.

I hope you know that they are very special people and can be smarter then you!!!!!

Answer 5

wow you shallow m'fers should read past the third sentence. nothing wrong with the question, im guessing thats what this is for. a world of information at your fingertips. just go digging and youll come up with something. i know nothing of the subject, sorry i cant be of any help. but man, these people need to back off. the term "downs syndrome" isnt an insult, its what its called. good luck to ya

Answer 6

i know nothing about this but i thought your question was very well worded and im not sure how people can take offence to your question. the only way you find out about something is to ask, thats what you did....some people just jump down someones throat without really reading the question. i hope someone can give you the answer that helps u

Answer 7

I think you need to grow up, and get a life. You must live in a cave or something. People with ds are just normal everyday people like you, they just need a little extra help sometimes. I am an interpreter and work in special ed. so I think that your question was very hurtful and you be more careful.

Answer 8

People who judge you for this question obviously aren't reading your entire question and are f'ing dumbasses. Can your friend have an amniosis or what ever or however it is called? Where they draw amniotic fluid? Just look up lots of stuff online or talk to a pediatrician. Good luck and hope to your friend and baby.

Answer 9

How is it to be someone like *you?* How long have you known you were like *that?* Did your parents know about *all this* before you were born? If they did, why did they decide to keep *you?*

I'm just asking because I'm so curious. You're the first person I've ever met who is like...*you.* And to be honest, I'm a little scared that one day I might have a child like you.

Answer 10

Holy cow, I can't believe you people! I didn't see anything offensive in that question at all, just an honest question. Give her some credit for trying to get some helpful info for a friend. Geez.