Tag Archives: down’s syndrome

21 Plus – a support group for families with children who have Down’s Syndrome in Monmouthshire & FOD

This post is a shameless plug for the new website of 21 Plus, a support group I’m involved with. If you live in Monmouthshire, neighbouring Welsh counties or the Forest of Dean, have a child with Down’s Syndrome and think you could benefit from sharing experiences with similar families, get in touch with us via [...]

Study sheds light on how Down’s prevents cancer

From reuters.com: Study sheds light on how Down’s prevents cancer | Health | Reuters Technorati Tags: down’s, down syndrome, down’s syndrome, cancer

Down’s art exhibition tour

This BBC report is a really encouraging piece about an art school in Mexico for people with Down’s Syndrome. The quality of the art is very impressive. I want some on my wall! Also remarkable is the interview with one of the artists, who is clearly bilingual. It’s depressing to think that not so long [...]

Arthur Miller had a son with Down’s Syndrome

Image via Wikipedia This article in Vanity Fair is a poignant reminder that even people who have earned the respect of millions can react with fear when one of their children is born with Down’s Syndrome. Arthur Miller’s Missing Act: Fame & Scandal: vanityfair.com Technorati Tags: Down’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Arthur Miller

Supposed common behavioural traits between people with Down’s Syndrome and people of oriental race.

Or is the scientific paper this blog refers to a spoof? Bad Science » Am I misunderstanding something, or is this paper both stupid AND racist? Technorati Tags: Down’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, oriental, science

Down’s Syndrome: Things I wish I had known

A contributor to the UK Down’s Syndrome mailing list recently posted this list in respect of her daughter, Karen, who has Down’s Syndrome and is in her twenties. In many ways it reflected our own thoughts about Little A. It’s well worth reading if you have just been told that your baby has, or is [...]

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