mongoliphobia
Mongoliphobia is an irrational fear or aversion towards people with Down Syndrome.
Fear of people with Down Syndrome
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering individuals with Down Syndrome
Media portrayal of individuals with disabilities
coping strategies
Education about Down Syndrome
Support groups
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Previous negative experiences
- • Exposure to discriminatory beliefs
Scientific Classification
Specific Phobia
Historical Context
Historically rooted in misconceptions and stereotypes about individuals with developmental disabilities.
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