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Neurofibromatosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art177185.asp
About 20% of tumors in children are caused by 1 of 3 types of Neurofibromatosis, genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow along the covering of nerves, also affecting bones and skin. The earliest symptom of the most common form of neurofibromatosis with a baby are café au lait birthmarks.
About ninety percent of those with NF have Type 1, or or Peripheral NF, previously known as von Recklinghausen NF. About two thirds of those with NF1 are mildly affected and will have few health problems that are mild or treatable. They may not be diagnosed until their teen or adult years.
Some who have NF1 have serious health problems that make daily life more difficult from early childhood, and the rest have experiences somewhere in between.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art177185.asp

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Hearing Aids A Nice Fit for American Girl
Service dog-in-training set, wheelchair accessory, alopecia
http://abledbody.com/2012/07/17/hearing-aids-a-nice-fit-for-american-girl/

American Girl Doll of the Year McKenna has dyslexia; cast and crutches after gymnastics meet
http://tinyurl.com/8ykjuh2

The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students
(I enjoyed the comment that the strategies were helpful for 'slightly challenging' students - one one husband.)
http://tinyurl.com/86k3nu7

About Sarah Gordy, actor
http://www.sarahgordy.com/

Speaking of Apraxia: A Parents' Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech
http://tinyurl.com/bubqasd

Discovery of Chemical That Affects Biological Clock Offers New Way to Treat Diabetes
http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressrelease/discovery_of_chemical_that_affects_biological_clock_offers_new_way_to_treat#.UAPz4u0qND2

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Down Syndrome Advocacy - Books, toys and other items
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Children with Special Needs - Books, toys and other items
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Friendship and Inclusion for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48700.asp

Inclusion Benefits Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6157.asp

Inclusive Education and the Culture of Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44827.asp

Back to School with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63002.asp

Back to School with Celiac Disease
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52323.asp

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

Yoga and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176970.asp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transition Planning for Teens w/ Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57505.asp
Middle school to graduation or age 21

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

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

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

July 20 from 1-9pm 2012 DSMIG-USA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium held in conjunction with the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention.
Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Rd NW
Washington, DC
Esperamos contar con su presencia y activa participación en la Reunión Anual del DSMIG y el Simposio Clínico 2012 los cuales se realizarán en la histórica ciudad de Washington D.C. en conjunto con la Convención Anual del National Down Syndrome Congress.
http://www.dsmig-usa.org/
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The 2012 DSMIG-USA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium is held in conjunction with the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention.