[PghBaldy]

It is now rare that I encounter anyone with Downs. Decades ago, it wasn’t that way but now most are prevented from being born.

[neverevergiveup]

All of those with Down’s that I’ve met in my life have been gentle souls. In many ways they are way beyond the rest of us.

[rarestia]

It is now rare that I encounter anyone with Downs. Decades ago, it wasn’t that way but now most are prevented from being born.

But the incidence of kids "on the spectrum" has exploded. We traded apparent physical maladaptation for mental dysfunction.