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Ancient DNA reveals children with Down syndrome in 5,000-year-old societies were given noble burials and treated with 'care and appreciation'
Children born with Down Syndrome 5,000 years ago were recognized as members of their communities, new research reveals. DNA analysis of ancient human remains identified six individuals with the ...
MLB player Jake Burger: Why I picked No. 21 to honor my daughter with Down syndrome
I want to see ‘Burger 21’ jerseys in the stands, not strictly because they’re a fan of me, but because they’re a fan of the ...
New Mass. law focuses on people with Down syndrome. Here's how it helps families.
A new state law will reshape opportunities and health outcomes for people living with Down syndrome. How is this law ...
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Love Over Stigma: ‘The Blessing’ of Raising a Child With Down Syndrome
Keith Alberstadt is a stand-up comedian who has appeared on television shows like “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and ...
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Latina mother takes to social media to share her journey raising two children with Down syndrome
Eliana Tardío has two children with Down syndrome, which is very rare. She uses social media to connect with other parents. "Like every first-time mother, I was tremendously excited during Emir's ...
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Cultural biases fuelling stigmatisation of children with Down’s Syndrome
“Children with Down’s Syndrome and other special needs are made to pay extra fees, much higher than those paid by their peers in the same class, just for them to have access to education, in ...
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Living with a child with Down's syndrome
"Living with a child with Down's syndrome is exactly the same as living with our children who don't. "Life can be a little more colourful, it can be a bit slower, but it has all the joys of ...
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How ACDS supports kids with developmental disabilities
Nonprofit ACDS has come a long way since it began helping people with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities and ...
Barry Switzer helps raise thousands at Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma fashion show
An exciting fashion show was hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma on Friday and included a special appearance by OU royalty.
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Gigi's Playhouse: a Nonprofit Helping Children With Down Syndrome
SMITH: Gigi’s Playhouse Westchester is an achievement center for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.Our programming goes all the way through from pre diagnosis all the way through ...
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New Mass. law focuses on people with Down syndrome. Here's how it helps families.
Landmark legislation that extends at-home behavioral therapies to children diagnosed with Down syndrome has been signed into law as of Jan. 9. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Down Syndrome ...