Do all children with Down syndrome have mental retardation?
No. A few children with Down syndrome are not mentally retarded, they may function in the borderline or low average range. The vast majority of children with Down syndrome function in the mild to moderate range of mental retardation. Children with Down syndrome often attend regular schools in regular education classes with differing levels of support. Most graduate from high school and some are enrolled in post secondary educational programs including colleges and vocational programs.
