[dead]

I've volunteered at a camp for children with disabilities for 35 years. When I started the vast majority of children we served had Down Syndrome. Now, the vast majority of the kids are on the autism spectrum. There are very few Down Syndrome kids who get to live anymore. The ones I knew were all very special and sweet and loved life.

If they ever develop a prenatal test for autism, I guess we'll just close up shop.

[Morgana]

You are not the first to tell me this. However I think there would always be some kind of disabled kid to have a camp for. Something would always come down the pike that would evade the tests for a while.

[surroundedbyblue]

I work in a children’s hospital. When I started there 11 years ago, Downs patients were common. Now they’re a rarity and we all know why.

I also suspect this woman is a liar. Most prenatal care includes screening for Downs these days so it’s odd that someone had a Downs kid without knowing ahead of time.

[Cronos]

well, the next step is biogenetically engineering babies — so “eliminating” all kids with even the least amount of “difficulties” / sarc

[AppyPappy]

Interesting. I never thought of the reduction of Down’s kids was due to abortion but it makes sense.

[johniegrad]

I've volunteered at a camp for children with disabilities for 35 years. When I started the vast majority of children we served had Down Syndrome. Now, the vast majority of the kids are on the autism spectrum. There are very few Down Syndrome kids who get to live anymore. The ones I knew were all very special and sweet and loved life. If they ever develop a prenatal test for autism, I guess we'll just close up shop.

Best post I've ever seen from you, Dead.