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Groundbreaking research could improve cognition for people with Down syndrome

Written by The Denver Channel | April 07, 2022

Sophia Whitten is a high school senior who loves music and famous singers.  “Ed Sheeran, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus and many more,” Whitten said.  In fact, she just recorded her first single in Nashville titled "Sorry."  Her mother, Michelle Sie Whitten, says she’s quite similar to other teenagers, but she faces some challenges that are unique because she has Down syndrome.