Some fun facts.....

While researching his book, "Common Threads, Celebrating Life With Down Syndrome," Brian Skotko also surveyed the abilities of children with Down syndrome. He sent questionnaires to 3,000 households on the Band of Angels customer data base and received 1,000 responses. Here are some results for children age 10 and older:


~Seven out of 10 read books for personal enjoyment.

~One out of three read the daily newspaper.

~Two out of three prepare their own breakfast every morning.

~Three out of four make their bed in the morning.

~Two out of five play a musical instrument.

~One out of three sings in a choir or vocal group.



Did you know in 1913 the average age for a child with Ds was 9 yrs old.  Today the average age is 60!