aseforlife
How have social and cultural attitudes toward Down syndrome changed over time?
Down syndrome
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jharrington
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Even today, many people still look upon the birth of a Down syndrome baby as a horrible thing.
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trmichaels
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In the early 20th century people with Down syndrome were housed in institutions and kept separate from society. Today they are educated in normal school systems and included in society as much as possible.