Did you know? 

Some people with Down syndrome process information at a slower pace.

If you have watched some of our health education videos for people with Down syndrome, you may have noticed that the speaking speed of the individuals in the videos is slower than you may be used to. Some people with Down syndrome process information at a slower pace. Speaking more slowly provides more time for them to process the information they are hearing. 

The article linked here shares more information about slow processing speed. While the article focuses on children, the lessons are applicable to individuals of all ages who have a slower processing speed.