And why, for example, are Down's syndrome sufferers always happy?
> Is this anything to do with vitamin E levels? pituitary gland?
>
As a parent of a child with Down Syndrome (age 17) I would like to set the
record straight.  This is a complete myth. Probably started because it makes
the believer feel better.  I can tell you that today my son was not a happy
camper. School is out and he is lonely. He is completely aware that he
doesn't have the social life he would like. He has one good friend (that's
better than many I know). He had lot's of friends when he was younger and
the kid's in the neighborhood didn't care who they played with. (I basically
ran a free daycare to facilitate this).
                                                         Sorry - feeling a
little burned out,  Paula