Joanne, the more I read, the less I know -- but I continue to read.  Now I
have to read a lot, because I know so little about DS.  Right now I have to
get through the emotional aspect.  That baby belongs here.

Your post was not lost on me.  I'll pursue this.

In a message dated 06/01/2000 7:03:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Dear Universal Grandma Betty,
>  As part of the Down Syndromes baby village you take the time to teach the
>  less knowledgable what Trisomy 21 is all about.  Down's has a wide of a
>  range of disability as CP does. MR also has a wide range.  MR does not mean
>  a child is incapable of learning but will learn often in a differant and
>  slower way but learn they will. You can also can educate your cyber
>  corrspondant on the fine fine points of IQ scores and tests.  Many of the
>  C-Palsy gang, including yourself, will score much much lower than this
brand
>  new babe because "IQ" scores are often related to how well a person is
>  capable of using thier body to perform the test. A down's syndrome child
who
>  can dress themselves and is potty trained will outscore Stephen Hawkins
>  right now on that basis alone. Consider yourself to be a wise elder of the
>  village whose job is to teach the newcomers the regulations and mores what
>  an ideal village should compose off.
>  Joanne
>