What are the challenges of Down syndrome?

There are challenges of raising a baby with Down Syndrome just like it would be for any parent with a baby with a disorder. They usually suffer from more medical issues and they must be taken to the doctor more frequently than others. However, there are resources that are out there to help parents of children with Down Syndrome. Children with Down Syndrome also may struggle academically because of a development and intellectual delay.

There are programs at schools to assist those students. The parents will need to reach out to these resources so that they can get help with these challenges. They should not think that they can handle it all. There are people out there who want to help.