When a family embraces a child with Down Syndrom

Joe Sassine with His wife and son Maroun

Joe Sassine with His wife and son Maroun who suffers from down syndrom speaks of his experience Source: Supplied

World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects 13, 000 people in Australia. According to Down syndrome Australia, everyone with the condition will have some level of intellectual disability, and for some, speaking clearly can be difficult.



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