Downs syndrome and intellect.

Many individuals with Downs syndrome have intellectual disability ranging mild(IQ 50-70) to moderate (IQ 35-50). They tend to struggle with language skills, understanding and expressing themselves, individuals with Downs Syndrome commonly have speach delay,It is said that it isn't taken into consideration that individuals with Downs syndrome 62% face vision impairment, 77% face physical disabilities and hearing impairment,and these disabilities could slow test taking performance.
 Teaching for each individual should begin soon after birth through early intervention program. Since children with Downs syndrome have a wide range of abilities,sucess at school can vary greatly,shows the importance to evaluate individually.Since individuals differ in their languaqge and communication skills they could benifit greatly from speech therapy to correct speech error. Learning that your baby will be born with Downs syndrome can be overwhelming, but be encouraged there is alot  of resource to assist you, early inintrevention makes a big difference in the individuals life, Because individuals with downs syndrome have intellectual disability mild -moderate individuals placing them in mainstream class can be very beneficial to them in all aspects. As a parent I encourgae be patient with your child allow them to be independent as possible,teaching your child will benifit in the long run. I have had the opportunity to work alongside two individuals on a long term basis,and they inspire me every day,just how eager they are to learn new tasks every day, and commplete their volunteer tasks willing, i have never heard these two individuals complain, Individuals with downs syndrome just neeeds the support from people around to live their lives to the fullest potential