The Atlantic published an article on November 18, 2020 entitled "The Last Children of Down Syndrome", that has already flown around social media to rave reviews. Here's some of the new information shared and what it missed was the choice that led to the disappearance of Down syndrome. Continue Reading
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July 26, 2018
Gone: Planned Disappearance of Down syndrome
On our trip out west to Yellowstone National Park, we took in so many splendid sights. Then, on the eighth day of travel, I woke up with a sense of dread about what we hadn't seen on our trip. Continue Reading
August 17, 2014
Is Down syndrome a disappearing birth defect?
Based on their study of Down syndrome births and terminations in Victoria, Australia over a 19 year period, the study authors' asked whether Down syndrome is disappearing. The answer is "no … not yet." Continue Reading
July 11, 2013
Is it already happening or are Down syndrome births disappearing because of the all-time low U.S. birthrate?
I have asked for reports from local parent support organizations by next Monday, July 15, 2013, on the number of births they have welcomed in 2013 and in the past several years. The more reports received from across the nation will give a better picture of whether this is a part of a national trend. Continue Reading
June 5, 2013
What are we losing if Down syndrome disappears?
In a previous post, I reported on an account that suggests Down syndrome may already be starting to disappear from our society. But, if that is the case, what are we losing if Down syndrome disappears? Continue Reading
May 30, 2013
Is Down syndrome already starting to disappear?
Since the dawn of prenatal testing and selective abortion, critics and commentators have wondered whether Down syndrome will disappear from society. Experience this year suggests that it may now be happening. Continue Reading
September 7, 2022
Europe: putting the “EU” into Eugenics
Researchers Dr. Brian Skotko, Frank Buckley, and Gert de Graaf, have updated their population estimates for lives with Down syndrome in Europe. They show that Europe is putting the "eu" into eugenics. Continue Reading
April 15, 2021
How COVID-19 Vaccination Normative Effect Will Reinforce Reduction of Babies Born with Down syndrome
The public health goal of achieving herd immunity through massive vaccination against the coronavirus is a worthy goal. But, it also demonstrates the normative effect of prenatal testing leading to fewer babies being born with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
December 14, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine: the next risk of discrimination against Down syndrome
The COVID-19 vaccine will begin being administered in the third week of December in the United States. This presents the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic that risks discrimination against those with Down syndrome (and those who care for them). Continue Reading
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