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Orthodonthia and Down Syndrome
Children and teens with Down syndrome often have a combination of issues that affect their mouths, gums and teeth. Orthodontists and other dental professionals who work with patients who have Down syndrome report positive relationships and excellent outcomes with appropriate orthodontic care.

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A Day in the Life of Penny Becker (or One Way to Help Women with a Prenatal Diagnosis of Down syndrome) - a boring-to-write-about-but-delightful-to-experience day - Amy Julia Becker
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Wearing Glasses in Early Childhood
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Down Syndrome & Heart Issues
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Down Syndrome & Spinal Concerns
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Celiac Disease and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48739.asp

Healthy Smiles and Dental Visits
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55319.asp

Papoose Board Restraints - Dental or Medical Uses
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176927.asp

Strange Families and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173610.asp

Talking to Your Daughter About Her Period
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176925.asp

Encouraging Friendship - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171290.asp

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

Car Safety Issues - Prevention is the Key
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art34902.asp

Sunblocking Clothing and Laundry Rinses
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33851.asp

Summer Activities, Traditions and Escapes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43964.asp

Summer Learning and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61967.asp

Home Accessibility and Visitability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37751.asp

Communicating with Babies
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art54401.asp

Children & Sign Language
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49898.asp
Babies, toddlers = less frustration

Speech, Feeding Therapy, and Early Intervention
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47296.asp

Golf for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52814.asp

Down Syndrome and the Task of Learning
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68143.asp

Vacation Travel, Weekend Getaways and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43397.asp

Carry On Luggage Rules for Flights Today
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45183.asp

Airline Travel for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45142.asp

TSA Card Available for Travelers with Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171957.asp

Bilingual Children with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51927.asp

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

A New Diagnosis of Type One Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171916.asp

Establishing Advocacy Priorities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69809.asp

Patient Advocacy for Children in Hospitals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66329.asp

Encouraging Children Who Have Cancer
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33503.asp

Vision and Eye Related Problems
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art21071.asp

Cataracts and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65415.asp

Wearing Glasses in Early Childhood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art54721.asp

Letter to Myself on Diagnosis Day
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171469.asp

Accessible Playgrounds & Inclusive Play Areas
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51542.asp

Service Animals and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61552.asp

Service Dog Etiquette
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art64975.asp

Gardening with Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171221.asp

Grandparents and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60481.asp

Grandparents of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37114.asp

Equine Therapy for Communication Delays
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32724.asp
Kids & horses - hippotherapy

Printing, Cursive Handwriting & Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51023.asp

Reading & Literacy Skill Development
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57331.asp

Teaching Students in Inclusive Classrooms
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63003.asp

Accessible Designs in Playgrounds & Play Areas
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51609.asp

Home Accessibility & Visitability for Children w/ Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37751.asp

Universal Design and General Education Curriculum
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50363.asp
Great philosophy, strategies & techniques

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

Kindergarten Transition
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49718.asp

Adult Siblings - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69004.asp

Mosaic and Translocation Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33207.asp