Understanding Children with Down Syndrome

Cases of Down syndrome still occur in Indonesia, even rising in number in 2018. Down syndrome isn’t always connected to genetics.

KOMPAS/JUMARTO YULIANUS

Children with Down syndrome release balloons of prayer and hope during an event to mark World Down Syndrome Day themed "Great Down Syndrome Children" on 24 March 2019 in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. Special needs children, just like all children, need to feel accepted, understood, loved, and supported to become independent and outstanding individuals.

Cases of Down syndrome are still found in Indonesia, even in an increasing number in 2018. Down syndrome isn’t always caused by the genetics of parents. Various risk factors faced by their mothers during pregnancy can cause syndrome.

Having children who can grow normally in the way their peers do, physically, cognitively and emotionally, is the dream of all parents. However, some children have barriers to their growth, among others are those affected by Down syndrome.