Each year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) marks a global day of awareness and education about the genetic condition. The goal is to "help people understand and support those with Down ...

As Americans become more conscious of the importance of welcoming people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, the Catholic Church in the United ...

Down syndrome is a common chromosomal disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21, leading to intellectual disabilities and distinct physical traits. Early diagnosis and therapies significantly ...

On World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, people around the world raise awareness and promote the rights and well-being of people with Down syndrome. The date, “3/21” symbolizes the triplication ...

While Emma has Down syndrome — specifically a rare type called Mosaic Down syndrome — some people don’t believe it. “At the hospital, doctors and nurses kept saying, ‘She doesn’t look ...

When the filmmaker Jonatas Rubert was a child, his parents explained to him that his younger brother, Tiago, had Down syndrome. Rubert didn’t really know what that meant, nor did he care.

There has been an increase in the proportion of adults with Down syndrome who are in paid employment. According to Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), in 2018 about 6% of adults with Down syndrome were ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A case study of a woman with Down syndrome revealed cognitive stability despite neuropathology indicative of Alzheimer's disease. This discrepancy suggests ...

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NORTH OGDEN — Hundreds of pairs of crazy, mismatched socks will color the halls at elementary schools throughout Weber County on Friday as students celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, thanks to a ...

Down Syndrome, known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21. It affects facial appearance, developmental abilities, and overall health, with the risk increasing with ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - As families and schools gathered on Friday to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, some parents of children with Down Syndrome said they are keeping a close eye on President ...