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 doesnât include social security benefits. However, there is an exception to this rule if half of your social security benefits plus your other gross income is more than $25,000 ($32,000 if married filing jointly). Once that happens, youâll need to file a 2014 tax return.