Speech Difficulties in Down Syndrome. Down syndrome (DS) is an incurable genetic disorder that has a profound impact upon a personâs physical, mental, and social development. Children with DS have anatomical and physiological differences in the mouth and throat region that affect feeding, swallowing, and oral motor skills.
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Gross Income. Your gross income is the total income amount that you must report to the IRS. This amount includes all of your income from all sources, such as the total of your combined salaries if you held more than one job during the year, and any other income you may have from a trust fund, rental income, dividends or other source.