When should you start early intervention? Just like that extra chromosome, it’s different for every child. Studies show early intervention does make a difference. The evaluator will come to your home to observe your child and will then make recommendations. The recommendations will include what type of therapy they need at the moment and how often, if at all.
Read MoreLauren Costabile, along with her brother Paul, produced a video called "More Alike Than Different" in celebration of World Down Syndrome day 2015. They asked both typically developing children and kids rocking an extra chromosome the same questions and recorded their answers for everyone to see.
Read MoreEllie is a sassy, spunky, and very smart soon-to-be 3-year-old who loves preschool. Looking at this thriving preschooler you may be shocked to know that just months ago she and her family were fighting for her life.
Read MoreBanning words is like burning books. I do not believe it should be done, but I believe we need to stop taking the guarantee of this freedom for granted, and begin taking on our responsibility to respect our fellow citizens.
Read MoreOh sweet friend, first off CONGRATULATIONS!
Read MoreAfter visiting some families in different areas, I saw how people in general viewed those with Down syndrome. Culturally, these children are seen as a "problem." I experienced that stigma first hand.
Read MoreTears were falling down my cheeks as I wondered how I would ever be able to handle having a child with Down Syndrome...and then she squeezed my finger.
Read MoreHaving prenatal screening carried out was not used to terminate the pregnancy, but as a tool to educate ourselves on what having a child with Down Syndrome meant.
Read MoreI was furious, and I let the Doctor know that he was discounting my current child's life with his recommendation, and that as a medical provider for individuals with "differences," he should value their lives more.
Read MoreThere are many offensive things out there- people degrade others for the color of their skin, their gender, their sexuality, their religion, etc. One that seems to get less attention than the rest is the degradation of people with "disabilities," specifically Down syndrome.
Read MoreIn Iceland, the nation with the highest abortion rate of babies with Down syndrome (close to 100%), international adoption as a temporary solution is not a practical reality.
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