Scared Of Down Syndrome? Don't Be. What You Need To Know, Now http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com Whats it like to have a child with Down syndrome? A Mom whos been there talks about symptoms, facts, and cures, and more love then you ever imagined. en-us down syndrome Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:47:33 GMT Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:47:33 GMT down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com ...more Down Syndrome History http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-history.html In Down syndrome history very few of these institutions were desirable. Many treated the residents poorly; some people were shackled and a few found frozen dead, still shackled. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:47:32 GMT Down Syndrome Babies are Available Now for International Adoption http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-babies.html Are you waiting to adopt a baby with Down syndrome? With over 200 families on the domestic waiting list, you might want to consider international adoption. There are Down syndrome babies from Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:40:18 GMT The Amniocentesis Gives You Three Options http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/amniocentesis.html If after the amniocentesis diagnosis you feel you cannot handle having a baby with Down syndrome, there is another option. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:31:11 GMT Demand for Down Syndrome Adoption is Surprisingly High http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-adoption.html Did you know there are over 200 families who are paper-ready and want a Down syndrome adoption? Many of these families are experienced with special needs already. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:22:02 GMT Babys Sensitive Skin Care is a Biggie in Our House http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/sensitive-skin-care.html She needs sensitive skin care. Her back and arms can look as if she has small scratch marks on them. The key is to have products on hand to soothe the skin. This is what we do to prevent problems Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:13:08 GMT Symptoms of Down Syndrome Can Be Addressed http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/symptoms-of-down-syndrome.html Many symptoms of Down syndrome can be addressed through different therapies and medical surgical techniques. These activities help the person with Down syndrome enormously with their quality of life. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:01:42 GMT Down Syndrome Characteristics Can Be Cute http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-characteristics.html Besides being cute and loveable, some Down syndrome characteristics are upward slanting eyes and a small mouth. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:03:31 GMT Down Syndrome Symptoms -A List to Scare the Pants Off You http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-symptoms.html This is a list of common Down syndrome symptoms. Its going to scare the pants off you. Please keep in mind as you are going through this list that-- Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:02:08 GMT Down Syndrome Nutrition Isnt All That Different http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-nutrition.html There are a lot of stories and myths swirling around Down syndrome nutrition today, and some of them dont apply any more. One myth is that kids with Down syndrome always grow up to be overweight. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:59:08 GMT Down Syndrome and Duodenal Atresia http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/duodenal-atresia.html Another congenital gastro-intestinal defect your baby with Down syndrome could be born with is called duodenal atresia. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:56:04 GMT Yes, Hirschsprungs Disease is More Common in Down syndrome http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/Hirschsprungs-disease.html Hirschsprungs disease is a congenital condition, meaning born with it. Nothing the mother did during pregnancy causes this. Sometimes it can be genetic, but not always. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:54:13 GMT Thyroid Disease is Common in Babies with Down Syndrome http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/thyroid-disease.html Your baby with Down syndrome may have thyroid disease. The good news is-its controllable with medication. However, you must have them screened yearly with a blood test. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:49:00 GMT Scared Of Down Syndrome? Don't Be. What You Need To Know, Now http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/index.html Whats it like to have a child with Down syndrome? A Mom whos been there talks about symptoms, facts, and cures, and more love then you ever imagined. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:39:10 GMT What do treadmills have to do with helping your baby with Down syndrome to walk? http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/treadmills.html An excellent question treadmills have a lot to do with helping your baby with Down syndrome to walk, it turns out. Not only to walk, but to walk soonera critical factor in development. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:10:57 GMT Baby Has Congenital Heart Defects, Down Syndrome - Surgery Pictures http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/congenital-heart-defects.html Here are Madisons surgery pictures when her congenital heart defects were repaired. WARNING: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC! AV canal defect is very common in Down syndrome, but can be repaired with surgery. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:35:04 GMT Causes of Down Syndrome A Mom's Perspective http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/causes-of-down-syndrome.html As to the causes of Down syndrome, well, you could get all technical, but why, you might ask, do we as humans continue to produce children with Down syndrome? Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:31:30 GMT Mentally Challenged? Talk to Grumpy. http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/mentally-challenged.html Was he mentally challenged? Think about ithes smaller then his brothers, evidenced by the clothing that is too big for him. Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:26:14 GMT The Extra Gene, a Free Monthly E-Zine http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/the-extra-gene.html The Extra Gene is a <b>free</b> monthly e-zine giving <b>you</b> the latest on Down syndrome Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:10:25 GMT Well, Vitamin E Oil Worked For Us Despite the Controversy http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/vitamin-e-oil.html Shell always have a small scar but what can you expect from heart surgery? Our babys before and after pictures are the proof we need that vitamin e oil can work. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:55:08 GMT Although Scary, Leukemia is Pretty Rare, Even in Children with Down Syndrome http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/leukemia.html Its been a documented fact for decades that children with Down syndrome have a 10-30 higher incidence of developing leukemia then typical children. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:19:37 GMT Big Smiles! Down Syndrome Children Shine http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-children.html These Down syndrome children are beautiful! So many picturesCan you tell these kids are happy and loved? Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:43:48 GMT Privacy Policy of www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/privacy-policy.html Our privacy policy Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:56:24 GMT Most Hearing Loss in Children with Down Syndrome is Conductive Loss http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/hearing-loss.html Ill admit, I didnt really get the whole ear and hearing loss thing at first, so let me attempt to explain it to you in a simple way. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:30:31 GMT Will Ear Tubes Help My Child with Down Syndrome? http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/ear-tubes.html Imagine someone trying to say something to you while wearing earplugs with earmuffs over them. It kinds sounds like Mmmhhh? Sssshhm mwwww aahh llllllloouu? Ear tubes can help. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:24:04 GMT Baby Sign Language Rocks! http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/baby-sign-language.html Baby sign language is a real benefit when you are somewhere like church when your kids need to keep quiet. You can silently tell the little buggers to stop wiggling. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:24:09 GMT Talks About Down Syndrome Sex, Dating, and Fun http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-sex.html Down syndrome sex and sexuality is part of life. Meet a couple, one with DS, one with no disabilities at all. They share with us what attracted them to each other, and how they deal with mean people. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:09:12 GMT The Cures for Down Syndrome...Are There Any? http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/cures-for-down-syndrome.html Scientists used to believe Down syndrome was incurable because it was too complex to understand. Cures for Down syndrome seemed impossible. Now scientists have identified Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:07:50 GMT Against a Cure For Down Syndrome? http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/cure-for-down-syndrome.html But what if I dont want a cure for Down syndrome? My child is perfect the way he is. I dont want him to change. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:02:56 GMT Contact Me http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/contact.html What would you like to say? Contact Me. Share stories and information. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:31:07 GMT Driving with Down Syndrome Pictures of a Handsome Young Man http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-pictures.html More of Jons story. Down syndrome pictures of him in his new car. He and his girlfriend went to the movies recently, just the two of them. She said it was just like a real date! Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:29:52 GMT It's Downs Syndrome in England--Not in USA http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/downs-syndrome.html If you live in England, you can say Downs syndrome and be right. If you are a loving parent or friend you will want to spread respect by the words you say. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT The Down Syndrome Effects Are Unexpected http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-effects.html The Down syndrome effects on YOU--having a baby with Down syndrome will change you as a person. It will make you a happier human being, with a higher capacity for love. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT Your Babies with Down Syndrome Moms, How Long Before Acceptance? http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/babies-with-down-syndrome.html Moms talk truth about their babies with Down syndrome. How long did it take before they accepted the fact that their little one had a disability? How some moms dealt with it. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT Some Down syndrome facts -- the Real Deal http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-facts.html Whats it REALLY like for families with a special needs child? Get the Down syndrome facts and find out why you should be PROUD to be the parent of a person with DS. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT Risk of Bacterial Endocarditis in Down Syndrome-How To Prevent http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/bacterial-endocarditis.html Bacterial Endocarditis is a pretty severe infection of the inner heart structures, but easily preventable. The AHA offers a free printable wallet card to help inform parents and professionals. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT Down Syndrome Information You Didn't Expect http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrome-information.html This site will tell you the truth about Down syndrome information -the truth that all parents, family, and friends need to understand. Lets start with Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT Mental Retardation is a Medical Term, Not a Slur http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/mental-retardation.html Weve all been guilty of it. We use those with mental retardation as our scapegoats because they are the weakest and most vulnerable. Thats so retarded. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT Down syndrom? Did I misspell that? http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/down-syndrom.html OK, yeah, its a cheap shot. Down syndrom is a common misspelling. Not all of us are good spellers and EVERYONE needs to understand how people with Down syndrome really live. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT A Simian Crease Sounds Slightly Bizarre, But in Reality its Just... http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/simian-crease.html There is nothing wrong with a simian crease, nor does it cause any problems. Its simply another variation of normal. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT A History of Down Syndrome http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/history-of-down-syndrome.html Sadly, he called these children Mongoloids. Perhaps it was the time he was living in, but the name didnt seem to be offensive then as it is today. More history of Down syndrome... Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT Ear Infection is Very Painful http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/ear-infection.html Do you remember having an ear infection when you were young? I do. It was extremely painful! Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:13:28 GMT A Disability Myth Exposed-Driving with Down Syndrome is Happening Today http://www.down-syndrome-facts-and-fiction.com/disability.html As little as 25 years ago, this young man with Down syndrome would have been labeled with his disability and never given the chance to succeed. Today, he drives his own car. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:19:58 GMT