More choline for mom decreases Down syndrome effects | Cornell Chronicle
Down syndrome fetuses dramatically benefit when their mothers increase their intake of the nutrient choline during pregnancy and nursing, report […]
Scrutiny for Laxatives as a Childhood Remedy – (Think Miralax)
The Food and Drug Administration has raised new questions about the safety of an adult laxative routinely given to constipated […]
The 8 Most Atrocious Myths About Inclusive Education | Think Inclusive
This article originally was published at http://www.tommihail.net. When it was passed in 1975, what is now the Individuals with Disabilities […]
How Josie Webster is conquering the art world with exhibitions
Sydney teenager Josie Webster, 17, is selling her paintings internationally Josie has Down syndrome and has only been painting for […]
NIH Resets Study Plans for Down Syndrome – Education Week
For the first time in seven years, the National Institutes of Health has updated its plan for research on Down […]
Interview: “Down Syndrome is not a Disease, but Another Personal Characteristic”
Pablo Pineda is the first person with Down Syndrome to obtain a major degree from a regular university on Spain. […]
No Limits for John Anton – Video
MDSC Advocacy Specialist John Anton is in Washington D.C. living out a lifelong dream, advocating for disability policy at the […]
Goodbye, Big Bad Needle – Blood Tests with Just a Drop of Blood
Instead of a huge needle, Theranos-trained technicians can use a tiny finger stick or collect a micro-sample from a venous […]
10 Tips for Good Educational Advocates – National Down Syndrome Congress
Pat Howey is a paralegal and an advocate who helps parents obtain special education services for children with disabilities and […]
Physical Therapy for Children with Down Syndrome
The appropriate goal of physical therapy for children with Down syndrome (DS) is not to accelerate their rate of gross […]
Pre-feeding Exercises for Children with DS: A must? | Talk – Down syndrome
In response to the many recent blog posts on the topic, I’ve decided to chime in with a series on […]
Little People see a Person, not a Syndrome
Originally posted on Force of Nature:
LITTLE PEOPLE SEE A PERSON, NOT A SYNDROME This is Seb and Ella, aged 4. They…
‘Monica & David’ Explores Marriage With Down Syndrome – Disability Scoop
When Monica and David Martinez got married five years ago, they were not your average bride and groom — both […]
ABLE Act: How one bill offers hope on Congress’s biggest problems – CSMonitor.com
The ABLE Act helps the families of people with disabilities save for health-care costs, housing, lifelong education, and other needs. […]
STAND FOR LIFE: Free Hugs From Restaurant Owner With Down Syndrome
Where have you seen “free hugs” on a menu at a restaurant? At Tim’s Place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, along […]
Teaching Children With Down Syndrome: Inclusion and Support Tips
Children with Down syndrome typically experience delays in cognitive development, but with proper support, they are able to participate in […]
Feds Put New Focus On Down Syndrome – Disability Scoop
As people with Down syndrome live longer than ever before, the National Institutes of Health is looking to reshape its […]
Taking the Needle Out of Blood Draws – Oct. 16, 2014
No more vials. No more tourniquets. Just a pinprick of blood gathered in a container smaller than a dime. And […]
Education21 – #1. Signing improves early vocabulary learning and communication
Educational research suggests that signs can help young children with Down syndrome to learn new words and to communicate more. […]
Man With Down Syndrome Graduates College Magna Cum Laude Because Of His Father’s Love | PerezHilton.com
26-year-old Ezra Roy was born with Down Syndrome, but that never stopped him from being amazing, and graduating Magna Cum […]
Calendar shows potential of children born with Down syndrome – DailyHerald.com
A new calendar published by the Schaumburg-based UPS for DownS is turning heads, and not just because of its beautiful […]
Izzy Bradley, Toddler with Down Syndrome, Appears in Target Advertisement : People.com
This cute toddler with Down Syndrome is helping to change the stereotype of what a model is supposed to look […]
Champion gymnast with Down syndrome overcomes obstacles, inspires others – News – TODAY.com
For Chelsea Werner, gymnastics started as a way to develop more muscle tone, a symptom from her diagnosis of Down […]
She Was Once Called “Retarded” Because She Has Down Syndrome, Now Her Art is Considered “Genius” | LifeNews.com
The exhibit at the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum is a showcase of Ms. […]
Facebook post lands woman with Down Syndrome a job | CTV Ottawa News
‘I posted it at 11:19,’ recounts Gulick, ‘by 12:30 she had this job, within a couple hours, she had another […]