Family Care Toolkit
The Family Care Toolkit linked below is a resource created by the National Down Syndrome…
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Employment Resources
This list of employment resources was compiled by Grace O’Connor and Ann Garcia, patient advocates…
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Exercise in People with Down Syndrome
In the United States, obesity is on the rise. This is also true for individuals…
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Expectations
As we mention in our resource on “Two Syndromes,” there seem to be four main…
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Down Syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and Bicuspid Aortic Valve
We were sent a question about Down syndrome and Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome and Bicuspid Aortic…
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Effect of Menopause on Cognition in Women with Down Syndrome?
What is the effect of menopause on cognition in women with Down syndrome? Menopause, defined…
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Elevated Globulin
Globulins are antibodies (found and measured in the blood) that are elevated in inflammatory conditions,…
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Definition of Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the…
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Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dental disease, especially gingivitis (gum disease), is more common in people with Down syndrome. Regular…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021