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5 Myths About Down Syndrome EVERY Black Mother Should Know
It can all be overwhelming. Here are five common myths about Down syndrome that every Black mother should know.
‘Always say hello.’ 5 life lessons from raising a child with Down syndrome
In the days after her birth, my family and I were met with many unknowns. Doctors told us she might not walk, talk, feed ...
Modern medicine is changing the prognosis for kids with Down syndrome and heart defects
During her 20-week anatomy scan, doctors detected the congenital heart condition, an atrioventricular septal defect. While ...
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission Marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Highlights Critical Early Intervention Services
Texas HHSC observes Down Syndrome Awareness Month, focusing on the genetic condition and promoting early intervention ...
Children with disabilities could teach us a lot if we’d let them
When my son Easton and daughter London look at their sister Josie, they don’t see her diagnosis. They don’t see a disability.
How Nutrition Can Help With Down Syndrome: An Expert's View
Nutritional therapist Nicky Clark spoke to Newsweek about the advice she gives to parents of children with Down syndrome.
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Why children with Down syndrome have higher risk of leukemia
People with Down syndrome face a higher risk of developing leukemia. Now researchers explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down syndrome. People with Down ...
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HHSC Observes Down Syndrome Awareness Month
People with Down syndrome have a higher risk for respiratory, hearing and eye-related issues, congenital heart defects, thyroid disorders, and other medical conditions. Babies diagnosed with Down ...
Fat Joe opens up about his son with autism and Down syndrome: ‘He's our biggest blessing'
In a recent interview with Shannon Sharpe on his podcast "Club Shay Shay," the rapper said that the mother of his child ...
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The sleep disorder commonly affecting people with Down syndrome
Sleep apnea is common among individuals with Down syndrome because they typically have decreased muscular tone and are ...
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: 5 key questions answered
Down Syndrome Awareness Month is recognized through October. Here's everything you need to know about the condition that ...
CHRISTUS, Arc of Greater Beaumont team up to share resources with new parents of children with down syndrome
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth is teaming up with The Arc of Greater Beaumont to remind ...