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Disability Diagnosis in Multicultural Communities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art183118.asp
Disability occurs at nearly the same frequency across race, culture and ethnicity, but diagnosis for chronic health conditions, developmental delay or autism in early childhood is too often delayed for children of color. They also lack of representation in research and awareness.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art183118.asp

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Baseball Stories - Down Syndrome
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Thoughts from the Middle of the Night
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32533.asp

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http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172101.asp

Mothering Babies with Special Needs
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Comparing Ourselves to Other Mothers
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Mental Wellness in Pregnancy and Motherhood
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Traumatic Birth and Motherhood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170924.asp

Welcome to Holland - Today and Yesterday
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172314.asp

Young Adults with Down Syndrome Inspire New Moms
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171845.asp

May Starts IEP Season
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176622.asp

Negotiating a Mainstream Kindergarten Placement
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173401.asp

Elementary School Transition
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50637.asp

Transition to Preschool from Early Intervention
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49696.asp

IEP Preparation - Teacher Support
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44746.asp

Asthma and Allergies in Early Childhood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176591.asp

TV Actors Who Have Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62699.asp

Symptoms of Childhood Onset Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32583.asp

Diabetes Information for Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32541.asp

Down Syndrome and Diabetes Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32543.asp

Back to School w Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52832.asp

High School Transition, Graduation Options
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63367.asp

High School Homeschooling and Transition
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45892.asp

Universal Design for Learning
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50363.asp

Wearing Glasses in Early Childhood
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Cataracts and Down Syndrome
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Adoption by Gay or Lesbian Parents
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art175995.asp

Subtle Design Features and Disability Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art175015.asp

Choosing Disability Related or Inclusive Summer Camps
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171846.asp

Avoiding Heat-related Illnesses in Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32522.asp/

Car Safety Issues in Hot Weather
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art34902.asp

State and National Park Disability Passes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56377.asp

Dads, Complicated Pregnancies and Childbirth
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47718.asp

Grandfathers and Great Uncles - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51398.asp

Dads of Babies with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57124.asp

Fathers of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32675.asp

Teaching Children to Count Coins and Bills
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Eliminating Misinformation about Down Syndrome
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A Brand New Baby with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51264

Mosaic and Translocation Down Syndrome
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Explaining Down Syndrome to Children
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Bilingual Children with Down Syndrome
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Building a Down Syndrome Library for Parents
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New Parent Information on Down Syndrome
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