Contrary to the prevailing myth, 96 percent of people with Down syndrome report being happy with their lives.

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This statement is true. A study conducted by Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, and colleagues at Children’s Hospital Boston found that 99 percent of people with Down syndrome reported being happy with their lives, and 96 percent reported feeling that they themselves were happy. This challenges the commonly held assumption that people with Down syndrome are unhappy or have poor quality of life.

Contrary to the Prevailing Myth, 96 Percent of People with Down