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Down Syndrome - Treatment Research
Families question the uneven funding of research into treatment and support for Down syndrome compared to investments in prenatal testing. However, we should be encouraged by the comparative funding of treatment research now compared to even a decade ago, that also benefits the general population.

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Communication and Summer Activities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44161.asp

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

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

Child Safety - Pills, Purses, and Suitcases
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62309.as

Interviewing Caregivers for Your Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62519.asp

Severe Weather Events and Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48466.asp

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

Thoughts from the Middle of the Night
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32533.asp

Teacher Appreciation and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62183.asp

Brothers and Sisters of Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56919.asp

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

Pain Management for Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51895.asp

Teddy Bear Hospital Events for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66880.asp

Pain, Childhood Blood Draws, Injections, IV Lines
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51944.asp

A Brand New Baby w/ Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51264

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

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

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

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

Neurological Conditions and Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/965.asp

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

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

Preparing for Emergencies with Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50320.asp

Art and Self Expression for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art17513.asp

Private Schools and Children w/ Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52889.asp

Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45894.asp

Twins and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171211.asp

Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63458.asp

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

Inclusive PE and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46155.asp

Recess Skills - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art432.asp

Explaining Disabilities to Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70228.asp

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

Celiac Disease and Juvenile Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48740.asp

Celiac Disease and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48739.asp

Down Syndrome and Autism Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33178.asp

Thoughts from the Middle of the Night
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32533.asp

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

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

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

Parenting Children with Mental Health Issues
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170784.asp

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

Anxiety and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59924.asp

Depression and Down Syndrome Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60685.asp

Disability and Future Planning for Parents
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59032.asp

Advocating in Multicultural Communities - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art11304.asp

Bienvenidos Bebes con Syndrome de Down
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32537.asp

Welcoming Babies with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32534.asp

Accueillir les bebe trisomiques
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32538.asp
French Welcoming Babies with Down Syndrome

Sickle Cell Disease in Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170939.asp

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