In essence, BMW is contending that truth should become the standard by which car buyers evaluate manufacturers' brand promises. A novel idea! And this idea has considerable merit, not just for automobile marketers. Companies often want to refine or even reposition their brand promise.
Down syndrome (DS) is a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, and often leads to mental retardation. It affects 1 in every 800 babies born. Autism is a complex developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, although it is sometimes diagnosed much later.
Autism in Down syndrome is not typical autism. An increasing number of children with Down syndrome are being diagnosed as also having autism or autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Research is exploring the prevalence and the characteristics of autism and autistic spectrum disorders in people with Down syndrome, and informing more reliable diagnosis.