Ten years ago, two researchers noted that a painting from almost 500 years ago depicted some surprising visitors in a Nativity scene. Continue Reading
October 22, 2013
Do you have a relationship with someone with Down syndrome?
With October being National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I wonder if you have a relationship with someone with Down syndrome? Continue Reading
October 21, 2013
What do you call someone with Down syndrome?
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. So, what do you call someone with Down syndrome? Continue Reading
October 15, 2013
Down syndrome & National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month
October, it turns out, is a month devoted to raising awareness about many things. In addition to being Down syndrome awareness month, it is also National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month. Here's where the two overlap. Continue Reading
October 14, 2013
Faces in the crowd & Down syndrome awareness
This past weekend, my wife and I enjoyed a trip to New York City. Here's what we saw, and what we didn't see. Continue Reading
October 9, 2013
Why is Down syndrome a syndrome?
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. In previous posts, I've discussed what is Down syndrome and why the condition is called "Down syndrome." But why is it a "syndrome?" Continue Reading
October 8, 2013
What’s the point of Down syndrome awareness?
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. But, what's the point of raising awareness about Down syndrome? Continue Reading
October 4, 2013
An Awe-Inspiring Showing of Support: another truth about Down syndrome walks
Tomorrow is my local organization's annual charitable walk to kick off October being National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. I can't wait. Continue Reading
October 3, 2013
The Transformative Experience of Down Syndrome
Today my local paper ran my op-ed (available here) on how knowing someone with Down syndrome can be a transformative experience. Here are the links for the examples I use in the column. Continue Reading
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