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Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a genetic variation that affects many families. Each child with Down syndrome is unique and will develop at her own pace. You are a vital part of your child’s early intervention. Find support and learn how to encourage your child’s overall development.

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An Introduction to Down Syndrome
 
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Developmental Patterns of a Child with Down Syndrome
Every child is unique and develops at his or her own pace. This is especially true of children with Down syndrome whose rate of development is even more variable...(continued)
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Predicting Down Syndrome: A Cheap Simple Blood Test
A simple and inexpensive blood test may soon be available for parents to test their unborn child for Down syndrome and other disorders
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An Introduction to Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic variation that affects one out of 800 to 1,000 babies born in the United States
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Prenatal Screening Tests for Down Syndrome
Prenatal screening tests give parents information about their risk of having a child with Down syndrome
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Down Syndrome: Mealtimes with Your Child
For children with Down syndrome, there may be additional circumstances that lead to more challenges with eating and swallowing
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