World Down Syndrome Day 2026: Child psychiatrist explains myths, emotional needs and why inclusion matters

World Down Syndrome Day 2026: Child psychiatrist explains myths, emotional needs and why inclusion matters

Today is World Down Syndrome Day. It is one of those days that quietly asks for a pause. Not just awareness in the usual sense, but a closer look at what we think we know. Because a lot of what people believe about Down syndrome still comes from assumptions, not understanding. In clinical practice, that gap shows up often. Dr Gayathri K, child psychiatrist at Maarga Mind Care, Gurugram, says much of her work involves not just the medical side of…