Tips for Successful Blood Draws
Do you or does a family member or friend with Down syndrome dread getting blood…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 20, 2021
Today & Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome
The resource linked is a guidebook on aging from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society. While…
Cervical Subluxation, Atlanto-Axial Instability
Question: 9 years ago, my daughter had a C1/C2 traction, fusion and eventually anterior decompression…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 19, 2021
The Ups and Downs of Social Sensitivity
he video below is a recording of a presentation from the Adult Down Syndrome Center's…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 19, 2021
Thyroid, Weight and Metabolism
We were sent a question about thyroid, weight, and metabolism in people with Down syndrome.…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 19, 2021
Swallowing Issues
Swallowing problems are fairly common in people with Down syndrome. Some are “behavioral.” This is…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 18, 2021
Testicular Cancer
While many solid tumor cancers are less common in people with Down syndrome compared to…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 18, 2021
Temperature Regulation in People with Down Syndrome
We were sent a question about the typical body temperature of people with Down syndrome…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 18, 2021
Vaccine, Booster Shot
Question: What is the current thought about people with DS and the need to get…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 17, 2021
Strokes and Down Syndrome
Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is compromised, which deprives the brain…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 17, 2021