Mom Gets Question As Baby Diagnosed With Down Syndrome—Has Instant Response
Summary
Paige Crowder from Indiana is the mother of Levi, a boy born with Down syndrome. She shares her family's life to help others understand what raising a child with Down syndrome is really like.Key Facts
- Paige Crowder learned during pregnancy that her son Levi would have Down syndrome.
- Down syndrome is a condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.
- About 5,700 babies in the U.S. are born with Down syndrome each year.
- People with Down syndrome can have unique physical traits and learning differences but often lead active lives with support.
- Crowder uses her Instagram to show Levi’s personality and daily life, aiming to reduce fear and stereotypes.
- She wants other parents to see the child, not just the diagnosis.
- Treatments like therapy and special education can help children with Down syndrome reach their potential.
- Crowder describes her family life as similar to other families with toddlers, with routines, milestones, and challenges.
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