How can families connect with other families who have a child with Down syndrome?

Feb 6, 2020 ... Abstract. Trisomy 21, the presence of a supernumerary chromosome 21, results in a collection of clinical features commonly known as Down ... GiGi's Playhouse has treated my grandson and all children that pass through their doors with love, affection, caring, understanding, and teaching. We are an organization of parents, friends, and families who have loved ones born with Down syndrome. It is our desire to help you gain information and support ... The Down Syndrome Information Alliance provides support and resources to empower individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and our community. Learn More ... Down Syndrome Module. The DS Module was implemented in 2020 and was designed to be used with a subset of UDS participants; specifically, adults with Down ... What is it like to have Down syndrome? Everyone who has Down syndrome will have some level of intellectual disability. There will be some delay in development ... Down Syndrome Program ... Akron Children's specialists provide the full range of medical and developmental care for infants, children and teens with Down syndrome ... Feb 23, 2024 ... People with Down syndrome are born with an extra chromosome. This can lead to a range of issues that affect them mentally and physically. Down syndrome is a genetic condition and developmental disability that is usually caused by an extra copy of the twenty-first chromosome. Those affected by Down syndrome have a greatly increased risk of developing a type of dementia that's either the same as or very similar to Alzheimer's disease.