Karachi Down syndrome program conducted an online session with Taskeen employees to educate them about what is down syndrome and what are the stigmas attached to it.
In this training, participants were introduced to different activities to understand how a person with down syndrome is challenged with as simple task as writing.
Trainers also discussed the myths and fact related with Down syndrome such as
Myths:
- only mothers aged 35 and older have babies with Down Syndrome
- Children with Down syndrome will never grow up to be independent
- People with Down syndrome are child-like even when they are adults
Facts:
- The life expectancy of people with Down syndrome can be over 40 years
- Children with Down syndrome can attend mainstream school
If you want to know more about Karachi Down syndrome program, head out to their page : KDSP