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5 Myths About Down Syndrome EVERY Black Mother Should Know
It can all be overwhelming. Here are five common myths about Down syndrome that every Black mother should know.
National Down Syndrome Society hosts 'Knoxville Buddy Walk' on Sunday
The Knoxville "Buddy Walk" was held on Sunday, with many people joining the event for Down Syndrome awareness. The Down ...
Fat Joe Claims His Ex 'Abandoned' Son Joey After Learning His Down Syndrome Diagnosis: 'We Never Gave Up on Him'
The rapper's firstborn son Joey, 33, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and autism Fat Joe is opening up about how he raised ...
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Fat Joe Reflects On Ex Who Abandoned Son After Down Syndrome Diagnosis: ‘I’m Not Giving Up’
This is tough but we appreciate the realness of it all … Joe recalled the difficult moment when doctors informed them of the ...
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The sleep disorder commonly affecting people with Down syndrome
Sleep apnea is common among individuals with Down syndrome because they typically have decreased muscular tone and are ...
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CHOP Buddy Walk and Family Fun Day marches for down syndrome programs
The CHOP Buddy Walk and Family Fun Day raised funds for their "Trisomy 21" program that helps people of all ages with down ...
All the News That’s Fit: Alzheimer’s drug study, rice balls record and Hawking’s words
Tribune Alzheimer’s drug disappointment. People with Down syndrome have the highest prevalence for developing Alzheimer’s ...
Modern medicine is changing the prognosis for kids with Down syndrome and heart defects
During her 20-week anatomy scan, doctors detected the congenital heart condition, an atrioventricular septal defect. While ...
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Photo series challenging stereotypes around Down syndrome celebrates a milestone
Each year, Gauld worked closely with families, listening to their experiences and frustrations with stereotypes. One myth she constantly worked to dismantle is the assumption that people with Down ...
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Gigi’s Playhouse seeks Down Syndrome acceptance every day, not just in October
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Gigi's said, that while the month is important, Down Syndrome acceptance should ...
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Smiles and miles at Step Up for Down Syndrome 5K
Angie Evans stood underneath a white tent decked out in tie-dye colors, bright balloons and a banner representing the team’s ...
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Yakima celebrates Down Syndrome Awareness Month with Buddy Walk
YAKIMA, Wash.- The Yakima Children's Village and local families are celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month and their loved ones they care for daily.