Comments on: History of Down Syndrome

By: Justin Jilg

Justin Jilg — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:18:58 +0000

Thank you. That means a lot to me.

By: a washington student

a washington student — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:52:34 +0000

ummm all of yall with this affect i think yall are very important, and special… yall are like us. dont think because yall have a defect it changes yall whole life, yall are still beautiful people. so what ever yall are going though just think of the real you inside, and all of yall are wonderful <3 love the one jakaya

By: justin

justin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:05:29 +0000

funny by brother who has down syndrome shares her birthday. He was born on august 16 2001.

By: a nurse

a nurse — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:36:57 +0000

I think more people should realize that chromosome 21 is also known as chromosome G, in chromosomal nomenclature. Trisomy 21 is also known as Trisomy G. You can do a medical literature search and confirm this. I think it is absolutely and utterly appalling that Sarah Palin named “her” child TRi-G, which essentially is another name for Down Syndrome. I asked an older nurse I work with and she said that years ago, children with Down syndrome were “affectionately” called “Trig” babies. I find this very disturbing…as disturbing as the character in the movie Precious who named her Down Syndrome child “Little Mongo”. Even if Palin’s choice was somehow a colossal coincidence, I think she should address thsoe she has offended by her choice.

By: Tina Hayes

Tina Hayes — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:57:04 +0000

Hi Justin I also received your e-mail this morning. I would be very interested in helping in anyway I can. I have a son who was born with DS we did not know he was going to have DS in advance but that did not matter from the time I found out I have never had a negative thought about it actually I was a little sad when they give me a book to read and one of the first lines in the book was that it was okay to grieve. I really did not see no reason in having to grieve my child was not dead or dieing just like all my other children he was perfect in my eyes and my family and myself have enjoyed him every single day of his life and I am thankful God give him to me he is perfect. I understand everyone reacts different to different situations but can’t seem to understand why someone would be sad these children have lots of potential no matter what the severity of their DS is they are beautiful. So if I could help someone else who is having problems coming to terms with their child having DS I would find it a blessing. My little Trace has changed my whole life.