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| | Down syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Because of this variability in expression of Down syndrome, it is important to evaluate children individually. | | | Genetic counseling along with genetic testing, such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling, are usually offered to families who may have an increased chance of having a child with Down syndrome. | | | Advocates for people with Down syndrome point to various factors, such as special education and parental support groups, that make life easier for parents. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_syndrome
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| | Medical Genetics - Down Syndrome |
| | About 10 percent of babies with Down syndrome are born with intestinal malformations that require surgery. | | | All children with Down syndrome should have regular vision and hearing examinations so any problems can be treated before they hinder development of language and other skills. | | | It is important for new families to talk to their physician, other families, and the National Down Syndrome Congress to learn what to expect with Down syndrome and to learn about things which may be helpful in raising a child with Down syndrome. |
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http://www.chkd.org/Genetics/downs.asp
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| | Down Syndrome |
| | Some kids with Down syndrome have needs that are best met in a specialized program, while many others do well attending neighborhood schools alongside peers who don't have DS. | | | Your school district's child study team can work with you to determine what's best for your child, but remember, any decisions can and should involve your input, as you are your child's best advocate. | | | Physical, occupational, and speech therapists and early-childhood educators can work with your child to develop motor skills and language, and show you how to encourage these skills at home. |
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/down_syndrome.html
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| | DOWN SYNDROME |
| | Other parents feel more comfortable choosing only a few support resources, deciding it is better for their family situation if they do not focus their entire lives on Down Syndrome but, rather, incorporate their special-needs baby into the mainstream of family life. | | | It is natural for a mother of a special-needs baby to feel, "My baby needs me so much; my husband is a big boy and can take care of himself." Each spouse needs to care for the other so that they can better care for their baby. | | | Because the chance of this condition increases with age and may not be apparent on examination, it is wise to check your baby's thyroid function at least every two years. |
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http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/T107400.asp
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| | Down syndrome |
| | Babies with Down syndrome tend to be overly quiet, less responsive, with weak, floppy muscles. | | | A counselor needs to inform a woman that her risk of having a baby with Down syndrome increases with her increasing age. | | | Development in a baby and child with Down syndrome occurs at a much slower than normal rate. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/down_syndrome.jsp
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| | Down Syndrome / Family Village Library |
| | An interdisciplinary journal devoted to advancing the state of knowledge on Down syndrome and will cover all areas of medical, behavioral, and social scientific research. | | | They are committed to promoting the availability of and accessibility to a full range of opportunities and/or recourses that meet individual and family needs, and to educating professionals, parents and the community in all aspects relating to Down syndrome. | | | The home page of an association that offers educational, therapeutic, behavioral and health-related services to persons with Down Syndrome and their families. |
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http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_down.htm
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| | Diagnosis Down Syndrome |
| | He was born with Down Syndrome.We want to give you time to adjust to the news, so you wouldn't feel the need to have an immediate response. | | | Without an adoptive family he would have faced a lifetime in an institution for the mentally handicapped and it is doubtful he would be the bright and inquisitive child he is today. | | | However, by the time the blood tests confirmed this to be true we had all come to terms with the news, loved our darling Lucy, and were ready to do all we could to help our daughter and her baby. |
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http://www.leeworks.net/DDS
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| | Down Syndrome Information |
| | INTRODUCTION TO THE DOWN SYNDROME TREATMENTS Information on The Down Syndrome treatments and therapies and Jacob's experience with most of them: Targeted Nutrient Intervention (tni), Metabolic Imbalance, Microencephaly, Intelligence, Mental Retardation, Stimulation, Blood Tests, DMSO, Dolphin Therapy, Compression Chamber, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naturopath, Massage, Abortion. | | | Also, all the Down Syndrome information here is for discussion - you should visit other websites, do your own research, talk with doctors, weigh everything up and make your own decisions on which intervention, if any, that you want to try. | | | DOWN SYNDROME LINKS Information on Our LINKS to Other Websites: For Our Suppliers, Dr. Leshin, Support Groups, Information and other links you may like to check out. |
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http://www.cdadc.com/ds
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| | National Association for Down Syndrome |
| | It is very important that an echocardiogram be performed on all newborns with Down syndrome in order to identify any serious cardiac problems that might be present. | | | Some of the heart conditions require surgery while others only require careful monitoring. | | | In fact, false positives and false negatives frequently occur. |
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http://www.nads.org/pages/facts.htm
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| | Antioxidants and Folinic Research Project |
| | Quite the opposite they are the heroic response of our children to all the difficulties they face in life because of the Down's syndrome. | | | This is very difficult because there is a need to run trials eventually and before we can test any medication or therapy on our children it must be proven to be beneficial and very safe. | | | Many babies are cured of this very serious problem with open heart surgery. |
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http://www.dsrf.co.uk
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| | Down Syndrome Sites on the Internet |
| | Breastfeeding a Child with Down Syndrome, by the Nursing Mothers Assoc. | | | Down's Syndrome Vision Research Group (Cardiff Univ., UK) | | | Dental Care in Down Syndrome: A Review of the Literature by Sindoor Desai, DDS |
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http://www.ds-health.com/ds_sites.htm
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| | MedlinePlus: Down Syndrome |
| | The primary NIH organization for research on Down Syndrome is the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development | | | Down Syndrome (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) | | | First-Trimester Testing Proves More Effective for Down Syndrome Screening (12/01/2005, Nemours Foundation) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/downsyndrome.html
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| | Down Syndrome |
| | Some babies also may have problems in their stomachs or a blockage in their intestines that prevents them from digesting food properly. | | | Their parents work with teachers and others to come up with a plan for the best way for each child to learn. | | | This extra genetic material causes problems with the way their bodies develop. |
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http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/birth_defect/down_syndrome.html
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| | Growth Charts for Children with Down Syndrome |
| | Children with Down syndrome do grow and develop differently than most other children, but it seems that growth charts for our kids may not be available to many pediatricians and parents. | | | If your expectations are too low, the child may not be challenged to learn. | | | Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which there are three 21st chromosomes instead of the usual two. |
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http://www.growthcharts.com
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| | Einstein-Syndrome: Down Syndrome with a Positive Attitude |
| | Thirty years ago the advice by the mainstream medical community to new parents was to put the child in an institution. | | | We share ideas, experience, and learning to help you reach for the stars with your child. | | | Learn more about nutritional therapies and other modern innovations in the treatment of Down Syndrome. |
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http://www.einstein-syndrome.com
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| | down syndrome ireland 2005 |
| | This year we wish to dispense with society’s low expectations from people with Down syndrome. | | | Through our 23-branch network nationwide, you can access thousands of other parents and families just like your own, who will have similar experiences and who will share in yours. | | | All people with Down syndrome develop as persons and individuals. |
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http://www.downsyndrome.ie
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| | Down syndrome - Genetics Home Reference |
| | Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is associated with mental retardation, a characteristic facial appearance, and poor muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. | | | Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition related to chromosome 21. | | | You might also find information on treatment of Down syndrome in Educational resources and Patient support. |
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http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=downsyndrome
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| | Down Syndrome Quarterly |
| | is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to advancing the state of knowledge on Down syndrome and will cover all areas of medical, behavioral, and social scientific research. | | | "Adrift" in the Educational Mainstream: The Need to Structure Communicative Interactions Between Students with Down Syndrome and their Nondisabled Peers | | | The Goal and Opportunity of Physical Therapy for Children with Down Syndrome |
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http://www.denison.edu/dsq
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| | Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support Group |
| | Our aim is to support each other and enrich the lives of our children so they may reach their fullest potential. | | | Our group meets periodically to encourage and strengthen each other, by striving to increase our knowledge, understanding and hope about Down syndrome. | | | The non-profit Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support Group, a support group of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, provides support and information to parents of children with Down syndrome in Southwestern Illinois. |
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http://www.altonweb.com/cs/downsyndrome
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| | DSA Website - Not Disabled Differently Able |
| | Our aim is to support and educate professionals, families, and the public about Down syndrome. | | | DSA provides emotional support, understanding and information about Down syndrome and community services to new parents referred through hospitals and other medical professionals. | | | We are dedicated to providing for a richer and more meaningful life for all people with Down syndrome, and their families. |
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http://www.downsyndrome-singapore.org
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| | Down Syndrome Title Page |
| | Since 1985 they have published books of the highest quality and value for parents, children, therapists, health care providers, and teachers. | | | A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, their families, and those that provide them services and supports. | | | The Down Syndrome WWW Page was established in February of 1995 and has been (and still is) compiled from the contributions of members of the Down Syndrome Listserv and others. |
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http://www.nas.com/downsyn
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| | Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association |
| | We all give a great deal, and we all get a great amount of information from each other in areas of child development, the future and the family. | | | The outlook for children with Down syndrome has improved tremendously in recent years due to the increases in the quality of medical care, early intervention, and educational support in our schools for individuals with Down syndrome. | | | This colorful magnet is a great way to improve Down syndrome awareness by displaying it on your vehicle. |
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http://csdsa.org
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| | Down Syndrome International - Home Page |
| | ABOUT DSI: information about Down Syndrome International - its objectives and goals, history and structure | | | Down Syndrome International is a federation of international organizations and individuals committed to ensuring the quality of life and human rights for all people with Down syndrome. | | | Down Syndrome International (DSI) is a recently-formed charity, established to continue the work of the former International Down Syndrome Federation. |
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http://www.down-syndrome-int.org
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| | Down Syndrome Educational Trust - Home page |
| | For more information about our activities, and the values and principles that guide our work, see the section 'About the Trust'. | | | The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is a registered charity, based in the UK, and a recognised leader in scientific research into the development and education of individuals with Down syndrome. | | | The Trust worked together with the Down's Syndrome Association and the Early Support team to write this book. |
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http://www.downsed.org
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| | Down's Syndrome Association - London Branch - UK |
| | Whatever the question, and whatever your chosen field of medicine, if it's about learning disability then check out | | | This site is jointly managed by the Down's Syndrome Association and St. George's Medical School and is funded by the Department of Health and GUS Charitable Trust. | | | Down's Syndrome Association - London Branch - UK Affiliation to the Down's Syndrome Association applied for. |
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http://www.downs-syndrome-london.org.uk
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| | Uno Mas Down Syndrome Online |
| | Our goal is to help all families to share experience, advice and support. | | | This site exists to celebrate the uniqueness of people with Down syndrome, and to offer support to new and expectant parents. | | | People with Down syndrome have "One More" #21 Chromosome! |
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http://www.unomas21.com
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| | Down Syndrome |
| | A "syndrome" is a medical condition that is categorized by a multitude of symptoms. | | | Individuals with Down Syndrom may not experience all of the symtoms. | | | However, treatment is available for the health problems that the person might have. |
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http://www.mamashealth.com/syndrome/downsyn.asp
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| | Down Syndrome - Healthy Kids and Pediatrics - health and medical information produced by doctors |
| | The evaluation of the Down syndrome baby and the family by a medical geneticist is often useful. | | | Down Syndrome - Healthy Kids and Pediatrics - health and medical information produced by doctors | | | It is associated with a major risk for heart malformations, a lesser risk of duodenal atresia (part of the small intestines is not developed), and a small but still significant risk of acute leukemia. |
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http://www.medicinenet.com/down_syndrome/article.htm
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| | Down syndrome - MayoClinic.com |
| | Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes mental retardation and other problems. | | | Down syndrome is the most common genetic cause of severe learning disabilities in children, occurring in one in every 800 infants. | | | The condition varies in severity, so developmental problems may range from mild to serious. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182
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| | Down Syndrome: Health Issues - Medical Essays and Information |
| | Down Syndrome: Health Issues - Medical Essays and Information | | | The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore is recruiting children with Down syndrome to participate in a study to identify genetic and environmental factors related to congenital heart disease in Down syndrome. | | | They need children born with Down syndrome and atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), or AV canal, and children born with Down syndrome and without any structural heart defect for comparisons. |
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http://www.ds-health.com
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| | Down syndrome |
| | Down syndrome health issues by Dr. Len Leshin | | | Graphics for this Down syndrome Webring were created by Nora Lee | | | My self-determination plan is to play music for my career. |
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http://www.sujeet.com
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| | Welcome to Mile High Down Syndrome Association |
| | This not-to-be-missed series of seminars will provide parents, caregivers, service providers, and professionals the information and tools they need to enable people with Down syndrome to lead healthier and fuller lives. | | | You may also indicate if you would like your donation directed to research. | | | Your tax-deductible donation to the Mile High Down Syndrome Association will help fund the education and advocacy initiatives described on this website. |
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http://www.mhdsa.org
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| | Down Syndrome Research Foundation |
| | Improving life for people with Down syndrome through research education and services. | | | This exciting new programme has been designed by the Down Syndrome Research Foundation (DSRF) in collaboration with LIDC of Simon Fraser University.... |
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| | Down's Syndrome Association |
| | This site uses Javascript for some rollover effects but you will still have full access to the content | | | © Down's Syndrome Association 2006 - Registered Charity No. 1061474 |
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http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
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| | National Association for Down Syndrome |
| | April 26 — Presented by NADS and the Adult Down Syndrome Center | | | Don’t miss out on a chance to win an great opportunity... |
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http://www.nads.org
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| | UPSIDE! Down Syndrome Society |
| | - an informal society of individuals, parents, and friends involved with the world of Down Syndrome. | | | Kelsay is a fun 3-year old who dances and |
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