Posts Tagged ‘ Genetic Disorders ’

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 ago [ READ MORE ]

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 [ READ MORE ]

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 ยป Am I misunderstanding something, or is this paper both stupid AND racist? Technorati Tags: Down’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, oriental, science [ READ MORE ]

Down’s Syndrome: Things I wish I had known

Image via Wikipedia 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 [ READ MORE ]

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