The 2014 NSGC AEC in NOLA

This week, I present for the first time at the National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference. And, that's not even the best thing. Continue Reading

Narrative ethics: the power of story in prenatal testing for Down syndrome

This week has brought a confluence of evidence to me showing the power of story in delivering a Down syndrome diagnosis. Continue Reading

The National Down Syndrome Congress Convention: a very cool experience

This weekend is the National Down Syndrome Congress' annual convention. Are you attending? Continue Reading

#NeverAlone

No parent should be alone when they find out their child has Down syndrome. But, right now, too many are. Continue Reading

Kathy Ratkiewicz, mother, advocate, friend, RIP

The Down syndrome community has lost an advocate and leader. Continue Reading

ACMG Posters: needs of expectant mothers with a prenatal diagnosis for Down syndrome

Another round-up of research from this year's American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics. Continue Reading

Our story: James excels because he has a sister with Down syndrome

Last month, I wrote of Juliet's many accomplishments. But James had a very good month as well. Continue Reading

Support moms grieving their lost child

This Mother's Day, will you support those mothers who are grieving the child they lost? Continue Reading

Our story: my daughter’s ordinary/amazing day at a park

How my daughter and an ordinary day at a park made me amazed at this thing called "life." Continue Reading