Question: Can people with Down syndrome drive?

Like anyone else, if a person with Down syndrome is able to pass the written and practical tests, they are allowed to drive. With practice and help, people with Down syndrome are able to do many of the things that all people are able to do. This includes driving a vehicle.

Can a couple with Down syndrome have a normal baby?

Any couple can have a baby with Downs syndrome, but it is well known that older women are more likely to have a baby with the condition than younger women.

Can you have a baby if you have Down syndrome?

Misconception: People who have Down syndrome cannot have children. Reality: Its true that a person with Down syndrome may have significant challenges in rearing a child. But women who have Down syndrome are fertile and can give birth to children.

Can a person with Down syndrome have a high IQ?

Most individuals with Down syndrome have mild (IQ: 50–69) or moderate (IQ: 35–50) intellectual disability with some cases having severe (IQ: 20–35) difficulties. Those with mosaic Down syndrome typically have IQ scores 10–30 points higher.

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