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Articles related to "Down Syndrome"
Down Syndrome Children Down Syndrome, also called trisomy 21, is a serious chromosomal disorder that causes limitations and abnormalities in affected children. The range of severity can vary. down syndrome children • trisomy 21 • screening down syndrome • physical features down syndrome • health defects down syndrome
ONE TOO MANY Down Sydrome, information down syndrome • children's disabilities • chromosomes • genetics • screening
Parenting the Down Syndrome Child Parents of children with Down Syndrome have many more decisions than picking a play group or a preschool. national down syndrome awareness month • mongoloid • developmental delay • welcome to holland • national down syndrome society
Improve Cooperation from Down Syndrome Teen These strategies will help to decrease stubborn behavior and can build cooperation with a child with Down syndrome long before the teen years arrive. improve cooperation down syndrome teen • down syndrome emotions • down syndrome routines • down syndrome friends • down syndrome activity
Screening for Down Syndrome The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that all pregnant women be tested for Down syndrome during the first-trimester. down syndrome • down syndrome screening • down syndrome facts • down syndrome test • down syndrome testing
Autism and Down Syndrome The co-existence of Down syndrome and an autism spectrum disorder is the focus of more research studies; the result of these dual diagnosis studies will help parents. autism • down syndrome • co-morbid autism diagnoses • autism and developmental disabilities monitoring n • national down syndrome society
What is Down Syndrome? Also known as trisomy 21, Down syndrome (or Down’s Syndrome in the UK and many countries) is the most common genetic cause of mild and moderate mental retardation. ds • down syndrome • down's syndrome • trisomy 21 • inclusion
"Health & Happiness" I just wanted to take a moment to lightly examine some of the medical aspects associated with Down Syndrome. I didn't intend to cover the gammet of conditions, just a few and the essential ones that have affected us. heart • health • happiness • joy • special
The Deepest Cut Although this is a sensitive issue, I truly felt it needed to be addressed. Obviously this is my opinion and is in no way intended to be an advisory for other parents. surgery • cosmetic • plastic • necessary • child
Loud and Proud I make no excuses for the strong stand I take on Down Syndrome and I think it's time more people knew the truth. looks • truth • weird • staring • defend
Wanted: One Extra Chromosome This article is intended as a look at the aspects of parenting a child with Down Syndrome rather than dwelling on the disability. By taking a casual, humorous voice I hope to reach people's hearts as well as their minds and educate them about Down Syndrome. down syndrome • parenting • joy • achievements
A Special First Place A feel-good story about a Down's Syndrome boy who helps his team win the blue ribbon. volleyball • team • sports • downs syndrome
Book Review: A Parent's Guide Michael T. Bailey's new book, "Special Education: A Parent’s Guide for Children’s Success," is an excellent summer read if you have a child with a disability... special education: a parent’s guide for children’s • michael t. bailey • down syndrome • down's syndrome • special education
Build Language and Communication Often a Down syndrome child won't say a word no matter how much you model, practice, or coax. One day, he says it clearly as if he has been practicing it in his room special ed • special education • talking • down syndrome • bubbles
Building Language Skills What does a teacher or speech therapist mean by language skills? She is simply referring to communication. For most children it develops naturally. deaf • austistic • down syndrome • language skills • special needs
Disability Awareness Gifts The holidays are here. Who is on your gift giving list? How can you bring your special needs child a little closer to friends and loved ones? disability awareness • sign language books • down syndrome calendars • fop awareness bracelets • sign language mugs
Down Syndrome Baby Gifts One of our readers wrote asking about gift ideas for her eight month old grandchild with Down syndrome. down syndrome • occupational therapy • physical therapy • gifts for baby with down syndrome • gifts for baby with physical disability
Special Ed Kids Learn Time Perhaps your child is deaf. She understands pictures but she does not have the words to talk about them. Here are some words to start with: deaf • autistic • down syndrome • telling time • questions
Speech Problems in Kids Great ways to encourage talking as you take a walk with your special needs child. special needs kids • talking • walking • walk • colors
SUMMER SCHEDULES Children and teens, particularly those with special needs, need a plan. Having a schedule in the summer, helps them understand and cope with the world's expectations. special needs • schedules • deaf • autistic • down syndrome
The Memory Keeper's Daughter Review of the stunning first novel The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards. the memory keepers daughter • kim edwards • first novel memory keepers daughter • downs syndrome • kim edwards debut novel
TV for Down Syndrome Tweens TV or DVDs are often used for entertainment for tweens with special needs. Parental control takes on new meaning with this population. special needs tweens • down syndrome • parental controls • tv • dvd
Apology Rejected No holds barred, this is my opinion and it doesn't necessarily reflect the opinions of all parents in my situation. But, I make no excuses for the way I feel. apology • pity • sorry • love • want
Into the Fray I put this off as long as I could possibly stand it, but now it's time I drew the line in the sand and told you my position on the whole Vitamin D/Piracetam therapy issue. vitamin d • piracetam • drug • therapy • treatment
Why Labels Matter - Part II Special education labels DO matter. A label/placement can determine what teacher a child sees. Different special education teachers may have different certifications. mildly mentally impaired • moderately mentally impaired • severely mentally impaired • profoundly mentally impaired • down syndrome
New Year Disability Awareness Almost everyone makes resolutions for the new year. Why not make "awareness" your resolution? Teach others about your child's disability and ABILITIES! blindness • deafness • cochlear implant • spina bifida • down syndrome
Small Wonder There are special, gifted angels that walk among us, and they see the world the way it was meant to be. Look through her eyes and see....... wonder • realism • beauty • joy • love
The Quiet Struggle I decided not fan flames of this argument and bring the whole thing to a close. vitamin • opinion • debate • battle • argument
Atypical Celiac Disease Symptoms Besides the gastrointestinal tract, celiac disease can affect many other bodily symptoms, and it's often associated with other disorders. celia cisease • gluten sensitivity enteropathy • malabsorption • autoimmune disease • wheat intolerance
Does Your Tween Say No? Does your special needs tween tell you NO? special needs tween • rebellion • chores • down syndrome • deaf
Lessons of Difference Parenting a child with special needs is a rare and unexpected gift down syndrome • parents • child • special needs • integration
NFB short wins prize National Film Board animated film wins Best Documentary Short at Vancouver's DOXA Festival. national film board • nfb • john and michael • animation • down's syndrome
Critical Media Analysis of "Trauma: Life in the E.R." Colorado State University student Matt Buzas shows how <i>Trauma: Life in the E.R.</i> resists the idea that technology should be feared. media • medical technology • trauma: life in the e.r.
Time-out for Mommy I know that discipline is a sensitive subject, but I just wanted to take a moment to address something that is often overlooked. special • discipline • cute • manipulator • behavior
Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet Many people may benefit from a gluten-free diet, including those with Celiac disease, M.S., brain fog, seizures, arthritis, osteoporosis, autism, diabetes, and ataxia. gluten-free diet • wheat-free • gluten sensitivity • celiac disease • rheumatoid arthritis
Delayed Kids and Table Manners Parents of children with learning difficulty often struggle with teaching things at home. developmental delay and table manners • restaurant skills and down syndrome • life skills and special needs kids • restaurant manners for mr kids • special needs kids and eating out
Educational Disabilities: a Brief Overview A brief look at the different types of educational disabilities greg cruey • special education • individuals with disabilities education act • idea • educational disability
Educational Disabilities: a Brief Overview A brief look at the different types of educational disabilities greg cruey • special education • individuals with disabilities education act • idea • educational disability
Great True Stories From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future. narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Hyperemesis gravidarum is severe morning sickness that affects some pregnant women. It can result in dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition. hyperemesis gravidarum • morning sickness • pregnancy • extreme morning sickness • vomiting
Mystic Medicine Traditional medicine has a new partner, "alternative" medical practices. Dolphin Assisted Therapy, known as DAT, has given new hope to patients who felt that they would have to accept their conditions as part of their lives. alternative medicine • autism • depression • lymphoma • cancer
The Face and the Nervous System Our ability to read faces tells us about our limbic system and our ability to express. The symmetry of a face tells about the health inside and potential for change. face recognition • bones dvd • prosopagnosia • down’s syndrome • mucopolysaccharidosis type iii
Running the Race Nobody's perfect. Everyone has bad days and having a child with special needs adds whole new meaning to that idea. special • defeated • overwhelming • strong • patience
"Her Name Is Stubborn?" What can I say except that having an exceptional child breeds exceptional situations. This is just one of them. stubborn • refuses • wants • compromise • struggling
Alopecia Areata The autoimmune condition alopecia areata, including its symptoms, incidence, diagnosis, and treatment. alopecia • alopecia areata • hair • baldness • anagen
Atrioventricular Septal Defects Atrioventricular canal defects, or AVSDs, constitute a more complex form of congenital malformation... What are they? How are they treated? Read on to discover more.... This article concludes our discussion regarding septal defects.
Be Nice,...or Else! Whether they're fighting tooth and nail or cuddling on the couch , I don't think I'll ever figure out this whole sibling thing. fighting • yelling • learning • working • nice |
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