With October being National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I wonder if you have a relationship with someone with Down syndrome? Continue Reading
October 14, 2013
Faces in the crowd & Down syndrome awareness
This past weekend, my wife and I enjoyed a trip to New York City. Here's what we saw, and what we didn't see. Continue Reading
October 8, 2013
What’s the point of Down syndrome awareness?
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. But, what's the point of raising awareness about Down syndrome? Continue Reading
October 2, 2013
Why is it called “Down syndrome”? (Or, why I wish there had been a Dr. Awesome)
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Yesterday concerned what Down syndrome is. Today is the first of two posts on why it is called "Down syndrome." Continue Reading
September 27, 2013
A Down Syndrome Mid-Life Crisis
I turn 40 this weekend. As I look back and look forward, I see a mid-life crisis for Down syndrome. Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
The Best Ethical Practices for Down Syndrome Prenatal Testing
The medical journal, Prenatal Diagnosis, published this year an article titled, "The Best Ethical Practices for Clinicians and Laboratories in the Provision of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing." Here are the highlights. Continue Reading
August 26, 2013
GONE: 150,000 fewer people with Down syndrome in the U.S.
The long-stated estimated number of people living with Down syndrome in the United States had been 400,000. This number has been reduced by almost 40 percent. Continue Reading
August 22, 2013
“Is that a man?”–HuffPostLive discusses prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Tuesday, HuffPostLive featured a discussion on prenatal testing for Down syndrome. You can watch the video at this link. Part of the discussion made me think of a very bizarre story from our past. Continue Reading
July 9, 2013
USA Today discriminates against Down syndrome
In a recent editorial, USA Today's editorial board expressed "Our view" that discriminates against Down syndrome and perpetuates the societal stigma against those with the genetic condition. Continue Reading
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