Today's news items have a theme of changing your perspective on how (and where) to see individuals with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
April 11, 2014
News: Realizations from having a child with Down syndrome
Been a while since I updated the News page. Here's some posts from recent days on realizations parents, particularly moms, have made in having a child with Down syndrome. Continue Reading
March 25, 2014
What some moms have learned from having children with Down syndrome
With World Down Syndrome Day happening last Friday, several moms shared their thoughts on having children with Down syndrome. Here are some excerpts. Continue Reading
March 19, 2014
Dear future mom expecting a child with Down syndrome
I hope you'll join the million of others who have watched the above video, produced through a collaboration of organizations including the Jerome Lejeune Foundation and Saving Downs. I already expect what some will think of it. Here's what I have to say about that. Continue Reading
February 25, 2014
Down syndrome is/is not a superpower
How should moms tell their children that they have a disability? Well, there seems to be a disagreement about that. Continue Reading
February 11, 2014
Abortion, in the news
Abortion is inextricably intertwined with prenatal testing for Down syndrome and remains the option most women choose following a prenatal test result. As such, here are some items about abortion offered pursuant to the purpose of this blog: providing information for those involved in prenatal testing for Down syndrome. Continue Reading
February 3, 2014
Share your story about your prenatal experience
In today's news collection: researchers are seeking mothers to share their prenatal experience; a mom wishes she had had the wisdom gained after having her child with Down syndrome when she first viewed her on ultrasound; and, a mom sets up a support group for parents whose only child has Down syndrome. Continue Reading
January 28, 2014
From the News Page: The State of the Union & the ABLE Act, an Adopted Son, & Inclusion @Target
From the News page: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who gives the Republican Response to tonight's State of the Union, calls for passing the ABLE Act; a mom of an adopted son with Down syndrome challenges perspectives; and, Target demonstrates inclusion in its advertising. Continue Reading
January 27, 2014
From the News Page: Inspiraporn, the State of the Union, & Down Syndrome Health Care Guidelines
From the News Page: Co-Chair of the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus, and mom, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers will deliver the Republican Response to tomorrow's State of the Union address. Dr. Skotko delivers a Grand Rounds presentation on updated Down syndrome health care guidelines. A St. Louis OB writes about the new prenatal testing. A panel of parent/authors speak tonight at Columbia. And, a mom takes on Inspiraporn! Continue Reading
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