Down Syndrome
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Down Syndrome: A genetic disorder that is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome, which results in varying degrees of physical and mental abnormality. Physical characteristics of the syndrome include a flattened face, widely spaced and slanted eyes, comparatively smaller head size and lax... [more]
Down Syndrome: A genetic disorder that is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome, which results in varying degrees of physical and mental abnormality. Physical characteristics of the syndrome include a flattened face, widely spaced and slanted eyes, comparatively smaller head size and lax... [more]
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Articles About "Down Syndrome"
Adopting Children with Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities and Adoption The estimates of children who are awaiting adoption (legally free) indicate that anywhere between 30 - 50% have a developmental disability. However, these children are not a homogeneous group. Their physical, cognitive and social characteristics may differ...
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State Agencies and Organizations United States Senators Honorable Richard G. Lugar (R) 306 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4814 E-mail: senator_lugar@lugar.senate.gov Web: http://lugar.senate.gov Honorable Evan Bayh (D) 463 Russell Senate Office Building Washington,...
Georgia State ResourcesState Agencies and Organizations United States Senators Honorable Saxby Chambliss (R) United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3521 (202) 224-0072 (Fax) Web: http://chambliss.senate.gov Honorable Zell Miller (D) 257 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3643...
Representing the Special Education Child: A Manual for the Attorney and Lay AdvocateOutline I. The Need to Know A. Personal impact B. Professional role II. Presenting the Problem A. Crisis! Emergency! B. Parent's response C. Attorney response III. Preparing for a Special Education Due Process Hearing A. Hazards of litigation B. Analyze issues C....
"Down Syndrome" in the News
Doctor honored by Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society
Dr. Ben Spitalnick was presented the President's Award at the 2013 Night of Champions by the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) on May 9. "Dr. Ben" as he is known locally, is managing partner of Pediatric Associates of Savannah and currently serves as Representative for the...
Hospital helps raise funds for Down Syndrome patients SOME RM5,000 raised through a treasure hunt has been donated to the Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Down Syndrome Dan Hyper Active in Klang.
Glee actress inspires young fans who have Down syndrome Glee superfan James Clifford proudly posed for a photograph Thursday with actress Lauren Potter, who was visiting Vancouver to meet some of her fans and attend a fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Research Foundation.
Down Syndrome View Change A college writing professor and former poet, George Estreich started documenting his life with Laura, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome two weeks after her birth, shortly after she had corrective heart surgery in 2001.
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"Down Syndrome" in the Adoption Blogs
Respecting Difference: Lessons Learned
March 7, 2011, 1:29 pm
Five years ago, my husband's brother and his wife had their first child. It came as a surprise to them that their infant son was diagnosed with Down syndrome after his birth. They'd had no reason to expect it. Risk factors including "advancing maternal age" and "already having a child with Down...
Adopting a Special Needs Child InternationallyMarch 9, 2010, 1:12 pm
Recently, someone asked me about the possibility of adopting a special needs child internationally. Being how international adoption and special needs are two issues near to my heart, I decided to do a little leg work and see what I could find. It goes without saying that there are many, many...
Conspicuous Family -- Or Ambassadors?February 22, 2011, 1:46 pm
I never knew what it meant: “conspicuous family.” But since the adoption of my daughter nearly eight years ago, I’ve come to understand it well. A conspicuous family is one like mine who, without any effort on our parts, draws the attention of strangers the way porch lights draw moths at...
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Anyone need a smile today? April 4, 2013, 2:06 pm [url=http://screen.yahoo.com/local-mom-fight-gaining-national-235100632.html]Girl with Down Syndrome finally gets a doll that 'looks like me' | Watch the video - Yahoo! Screen[/url]
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Stories About "Down Syndrome"
From Foundling to Treasured Son
After my parents got married, they decided to have children. My mom had a lot of problems with having a child. Her first child was a boy that was stillborn. The second time she got pregnant she had a...
"Down Syndrome" on Adoption.com
Down Syndrome Definition - What Does Down Syndrome Mean? Adoption
Down Syndrome Definition - What Does Down Syndrome Mean? Adoption Glossary, Dictionary. Down Syndrome Meaning
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Learn about Down syndrome, a chromosomal disorder. The most common risk factor for having a child with Down syndrome is a woman's age. The severity of Down syndrome ranges from mile to severe and the characteristic features and symptoms of Down syndrome vary widely.
Down syndrome - National Library of Medicine - PubMed HealthDown syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.
Down SyndromeDown Syndrome. Down syndrome is by far the most common and best known chromosomal disorder in humans and the most common cause of intellectual disability.
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