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Sleep, Cognitive Development and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art181665.asp
Recent studies have indicated that children with Down syndrome are much more likely to experience sleep problems that affect their cognitive development and function as well as their health.
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Costume Ideas - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art174668.asp

Halloween Costumes for Children with Disabilities
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Halloween Safety Tips
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Costumes for Children with Special Needs
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Access to Communication and Education Technology
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Plastic Surgery and Down Syndrome
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Twins and Childhood Disabilities
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Art and Self-Expression for Children with Disabilities
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Communication Alternatives - Childhood Disabilities
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Homecoming and Down Syndrome
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Mainstream Classes and Loneliness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173197.asp

Advocating in Multicultural Communities
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Mental Wellness in Pregnancy and Motherhood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170925.asp

Mothering Babies with Special Needs
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Camp Prime Time Family Camp
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Sensory Integration and Children
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Welcome to Holland - Today and Yesterday
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Transition Planning for Teens w/ Disabilities
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Encouraging Friendship - Childhood Disabilities
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Inspirational Mothers - Down Syndrome Advocacy
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Down Syndrome and Type One Diabetes Dual Diagnosis
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Inappropriate Remarks from Other Parents
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Advocating for Inclusion - Unexpected Benefits
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Sharing a Prenatal or Newborn Diagnosis
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The Disability Hierarchy, Equity and Advocacy
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61355.asp

Children and Sign Language
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Encouraging Late Talking Children
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Is Diversity Like A New Box of Crayons?
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Feeding Therapy for Children
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Food and Eating Issues - Childhood Disabilities
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Mothering Babies with Special Needs
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Sensory Integration and Children
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Welcome to Holland - Today and Yesterday
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172314.asp

Traumatic Birth and Motherhood
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Future Sibling Support and Down Syndrome
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School Bus Rides - Children with Special Needs
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Raising Awareness About Disabilities
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Kindergarten Transition
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Transition Planning for Teens w/ Disabilities
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