Down Syndrome Prenatal Testing

Having covered Prenatal Testing (Ch. 2), Abortion (Ch. 3), and Down syndrome (Ch. 4), we now turn to the subject that most new and expectant parents wonder about and are surprised to learn about: the support that is available for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

In the final section of Chapter 4’s exploration of Down syndrome, I first address generalizations about Down syndrome and then detail working through the stages of grief to coming to acceptance of my daughter’s Down syndrome. I would welcome you sharing in the comments either [1] how you would describe Down syndrome to a new […]

The penultimate section of Chapter 4‘s exploration of “Down syndrome” turns to certain behaviors associated with those with the condition. You are welcome to argue in support of my position or against it that, however sweet many people with Down syndrome are, they ain’t no angels.

Continuing Chapter 4’s discussion of Down syndrome and conditions associated with it, this section covers the remaining common internal conditions associated with Down syndrome. (BTW: as the caption describes the photo above, my daughter is enrolled in the Allied Health certificate program at her high school. She has loved her classes on medical terminology, emergency […]

In this next section on the chapter on “Down syndrome”, I describe some of the common physical characteristics associated with the condition. This part ends on a tough note.