Down Syndrome
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3/21 - World Down Syndrome Day 
World Down Syndrome Day 2009 will be celebrated along with the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the genetic cause of Down syndrome. In 1949, Dr. Jerome Lejeune observed and reported the chromosomal anomaly in people with the syndrome having 47 chromosomes due to a third copy of chromosome 21. A Brand New Baby with Down Syndrome
When a newborn is diagnosed with Down syndrome, parents may be told about the challenges the baby and family may encounter months or years later, when they deserve more than anyone just to bask in the glow of their baby´s first days and weeks. Back to School with Down Syndrome
If you are a parent, or a teacher expecting a student with Down syndrome in your classroom, and plan to help other students to include a classmate with Down syndrome, congratulations. Classroom supports and inclusion benefit mainstream classrooms, teachers and their schools. Bienvenidos Bebes con Sindrome de Down
Si usted está dando la bienvenida a un bebé con síndrome de down en su familia, lo más probable es que tenga muchas preguntas e inquietudes, así como su familia, amigos y conocidos. Bilingual Children with Down Syndrome
Bilingual families whose child with Down syndrome or other developmental disability has also learned a second or third language have demonstrated the importance of giving every child the opportunity to grow up bilingual or multilingual Celiac Disease and Down Syndrome
When children with Down syndrome are diagnosed with celiac disease, changes in diet that eliminate gluten often improve both health and behavior Costumes for Children with Special Needs
Costumes for children with special needs at Halloween, for Thanksgiving or Christmas pageants, and school productions should be safe, comfortable, and fabulous Depression and Down Syndrome
Symptoms of depression in teens and young adults with Down syndrome may be mistaken for intentional misbehavior, laziness, regression, age appropriate moodiness, and sometimes psychosis. Even close family and long-term staff may not recognize when significant changes have had a negative impact. Down Syndrome and Autism Dual Diagnosis
Families whose children with Down syndrome have autism or an autistic spectrum disorder can find support and information online for this dual diagnosis Down Syndrome and the Acting Gene
Actors and actresses with Down Syndrome around the world are finding acting jobs in television, movies, and community theater productions Down Syndrome Awareness
Down syndrome information and outreach advocates educate their communities, educators and legislators about issues important to families of individuals who have Down syndrome Down Syndrome Awareness - March and October
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month is celebrated each October in the United States. Advocates also participate in World Down Syndrome Day activites each March twenty-first, chosen because of the three copies of chromosome twenty-one. Down Syndrome Buddy Walks
Down Syndrome Buddy Walks throughout the country have been raising awareness about Down syndrome for more than ten years. Down Syndrome Health Issues [offsite link]
This site features articles by pediatrician Dr. Len Leshin, guest articles by other professionals, DS research abstracts, information for students writing reports, and links to other information about Down syndrome. Down Syndrome Research - What's New?
Down syndrome research is conducted at university and medical research centers around the USA and the world. Families, therapists, educators and medical professionals can learn about past research, current studies and how this information benefits children with Down syndrome today. Explaining Down Syndrome to Children
Deciding how to explain Down syndrome to young children may challenge the beliefs and expectations of adults who see more differences than similarities among children with Down syndrome and their mainstream peers. Gifts 2 - People with Down Syndrome - Review
_Gifts 2, How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World_ is a delightful collection of stories about ordinary individuals who happen to have been born with Trisomy 21, also known as Down's syndrome. This would be a wonderful addtion to any library, doctor's office or early intervention center. Golf for Children with Special Needs
Teaching golf to children with developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions or other special needs is often an enjoyable and rewarding experience for instructors who give children the opportunities and encouragement they need to show their talent and potential, and to learn to love the game Intuition and Program Planning for Children with Disabilities
Intuition is credited with creating life changing and life saving programs for children with disabilities. Sometimes professional´s faith in their own intuition blinds them to their own prejudices and lead them to unexpected acts of discrimination. Memory Loss Reversed in Mice - Down Syndrome and Alzheimers Disease Research Breakthroughs
Many parents are concerned to learn that plaques that are seen in the brains of older people with Alzheimers Disease also appear in relatively young adults with Down syndrome, although fewer show symptoms of AD Mosaic and Translocation Down Syndrome
Fewer than 3% of babies with Down syndrome are born with the Mosaic variety, but there is information and support available for families of children with Mosaic Down Syndrome. Prenatal Diagnosis: Down Syndrome
Advice for women whose baby will be born with Down syndrome often comes from a perspective of misinformation and discouragement rather than celebration. If your daughter, sister, friend, coworker, neighbor or relative is expecting a baby prenatally diagnosed with Down Syndrome - how can you help? Signing, Reading and Spelling for Communication
Sign language, learning to read, write and spell, and other forms of communication are also eloquent ways to speak to one another Thoughts From the Middle of the Night
When my son was born with Down syndrome, I could not imagine his kindergarten year in a mainstream classroom, with friends and birthday parties, learning to read and write, or sharing his thoughts during story time. This story is entitled "Reaching Back" in the new _Chicken Soup for the Soul_ book. TV Actors Who Have Down Syndrome
Television actors with Down syndrome have played many TV roles, including Jason Kingsley - The Fall Guy in 1984 and Chris Burke - Life Goes On 1989 - 1993; now, Luke Zimmerman - The Secret Life of the American Teenager; also Andrea Friedman, Brad Silverman, Louise Brown, Blair Williamson and others. WBwDS - French - Accueillir les bébé trisomiques
Si vous accueillez un nouveau né trisomique dans votre famille, vous avez probablement beaucoup de questions et d´appréhension, de męme que votre parenté, amis et voisins. Traduit de l´anglais " Welcoming Babies with Down Syndrome" French translation Welcoming Babies with Down Syndrome
If you have a beautiful new baby in your family diagnosed with Down syndrome, you may have questions and concerns about to find the best possible support and encouragement available for a wonderful quality of life, richness of experience, and opportunities to reach his or her full potential. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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