There's a new resource for parents of children with Down syndrome. It may be just right for you. Continue Reading
January 14, 2016
Ohio’s Down Syndrome Fact Sheet: Revision Needed
At the end of 2014, Ohio joined the states in passing the Down Syndrome Information Act (DSIA). Almost a year later, its Department of Health has issued the fact sheet to be provided all patients. Let's take a look at it. Continue Reading
January 5, 2016
Obstetricians’ 2016 Resolutions for Prenatal Genetic Testing
With the start of 2016, obstetricians, like everyone else, are making their New Year's resolutions. Here are their resolutions for counseling their patients about prenatal genetic testing. Continue Reading
December 1, 2015
3 Steps to Increasing Down Syndrome Awareness
Today is #GivingTuesday. Here are 3 easy steps you can take today to increase Down syndrome awareness with medical professionals and new and expectant parents. Continue Reading
October 14, 2015
Laws require Doctors give Down syndrome information with prenatal test
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. In 2015, groups combined in an effort to ensure patients receive accurate information with the delivery of a test result of Down syndrome for their child. Continue Reading
September 21, 2015
Balancing prenatal information: medical outreach by local Down syndrome support organizations
Prenatal testing for Down syndrome is supposed to be about providing information to expectant mothers. But, most mothers are not receiving all the information. Some local support organizations are trying to bridge this information gap. Continue Reading
July 20, 2015
The NDSC & DSMIG Conferences: Alzheimer’s, regression, resources, & friends
How can a person have Alzheimer's, but not? I learned about this and more at the 2015 National Down Syndrome Congress' annual convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Continue Reading
March 30, 2015
Photo tour of ACMG 2015
Last week, I attended and presented at the American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics annual meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. Here is a photo tour from the conference. Continue Reading
March 20, 2015
Support Accurate Information for World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day is March 21 every year. Here are two ways to help provide accurate information about Down syndrome to expectant moms. Continue Reading
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