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Pablo Pineda | Actor who starred in the film Yo También and first student with Down syndrome in Europe to obtain a degree | b. 1974 |
Lauren Potter | Actress who played Becky Jackson in Glee | b. 1990 |
Gloria Ramos | Actress who starred in Champions, first intellectually disabled Goya Awards nominee | b. 1993 |
Lauren Potter is one of the most well-known actresses with Down syndrome. She's plays in many productions, including critically acclaimed shows Glee and Veep. She also served on President Obama's, Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
Jamie Brewer. Jamie Brewer is an American actress and model.
Mosby's Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary gives an average IQ of between 50 and 60 for Down's syndrome individuals although IQ scores of 120 have been found in some individuals with the syndrome.
Most individuals with Down syndrome have mild (IQ: 50–69) or moderate (IQ: 35–50) intellectual disability with some cases having severe (IQ: 20–35) difficulties.