Down syndrome is a naturally occurring genetic variation resulting from an extra chromosome.

Babies born with Down syndrome come into the world across all nations and to parents from diverse age groups, racial backgrounds, religions, and cultural affiliations.

While individuals with Down syndrome may exhibit certain shared physical features, each one is a distinct person with their unique strengths and challenges, characterized by their individual personality and influenced by the support and experiences of their families, friends, and life events, much like everyone else.