5 Myths About Down Syndrome EVERY Black Mother Should Know

Receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome for your child can be life-changing.  A million questions swirl about your mind. How will things be different? What challenges will come? Will my child be able to grow into a happy, healthy, independent adult? What resources do I need? Where do I turn? Who do I trust?  At times, it can all be overwhelming.  And that’s okay. As the Black mother of a child with Down syndrome, you’re not expected to know everything. This is going to be a learning process, a journey for both you and your child. There will be hiccups, there will be struggles and valleys. But there will also be incredible moments, triumphs, and victories you never could’ve imagined.  First, however, it’s good to learn the basics. With so much information out there, it can be easy to get misled. In fact, many misconceptions about Down syndrome exist, making the whole process sometimes much harder. So let’s go through them. Here are five common myths about Down syndrome that every Black mother should know. RELATED: The Changing Landscape of Down Syndrome Care: What You Need to Know Myth 1: Down Syndrome Is Curable Children with Down syndrome face unique...