Capstone Script

• Down syndrome is a condition in which a baby is born with an extra chromosome, that can cause other medical problems.
• People with Down syndrome have a slower mental and physical development that those who do not.
• Physical characteristics of Down syndrome include:

- Small hands and feet
- Round eyes
- Flat face
- Short neck

• Parents are never prepared to have a child with Down syndrome, but are often surprised by the blessing of having one.