MayoClinic.com - Down Syndrome A description of the disease plus complications, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment. http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=5.1.1.4.5
Down's Syndrome Screening What are the screening methods for down s syndrome during pregnancy andhow can it be ruled out for definite? down s syndrome screening. http://www.womens-health.co.uk/downs.htm
Extractions: Down's syndrome (DS) is the commonest single cause of mental handicap in children of school age. It is caused by a change in one of the genes in the egg before it is fertilised by the sperm (at the time of conception). This is usually a completely random happening, though it is more common in older mothers. Throughout the world, the frequency of DS is about 3 per 2000 births. Amniocentesis Down's syndrome can be diagnosed early in pregnancy (at about 15-16 weeks) by amniocentesis. This involves a very fine needle being passed into the womb, under guidance by ultrasound, and sampling of the (amniotic) fluid around the baby. It is done under local anaesthetic, and most women don't find it too uncomfortable. There is a risk, however, of about 1 in 100 to 200 of a spontaneous miscarriage after the procedure. Because of this miscarriage rate, amniocentesis is only offered to women deemed to be at high risk of having a baby with Down's syndrome. Similarly, it must be something that you have thought about at length, discussed with your partner and feel that you would opt for a termination of the pregnancy, were you found to be carrying a baby with DS. Clearly, if this is not something you would consider, then you most likely would not wish to risk miscarriage, just to know. It is also important to remember that people with Down's Syndrome can have long, fulfilling lives. There are a lot worse things that can happen.
GMDSA Home Page Provides information on down's syndrome and support to parents, carers and professionals. Online newsletter, and list of resources. http://members.aol.com/GMDSA/
Extractions: Reg. Charity 1061474 email us The Greater Manchester Branch of the Down's Syndrome Association, now has a presence on the World Wide Web. The GMDSA is a parent led support group to provide information for parents, carers and professionals on all matters concerning Down's syndrome. On our Web site you can: We are a group of parents who live in the Greater Manchester area. Most of us care for a child or adult who has Down's syndrome. We provide information and advice through our courses, newsletter and library. Social events for the family are arranged so that families can meet one another. Committee members meet regularly and anyone is welcome to attend and lend a hand. We can arrange for new parents to be introduced to other parents for advice or just a listening ear. Who's who and who we are Visitors since 23th June 1998 Web Search Engines Google Last updated 8th June 2002
New Home Page Offers support and information to families who have a member with down's syndrome and congenital heart defects. Forum and contact details. http://www.downs-heart.downsnet.org/
Extractions: The Down's Heart Group is a UK charity which offers support and information to families who have a member with Down's Syndrome and congenital heart defects On this site you will find information about heart defects, tests and procedures, and other topics of interest, as well as details of the support and information available from the Down's Heart Group Everyone involved with the Group is themselves a parent (if not natural, then foster or adoptive), or in a few cases a grandparent. We have all found it helpful to be in contact with other families, perhaps it would help you too. Contact Information If you feel we may be able to help you or someone you know, please contact us. Telephone FAX Postal address 17 Cantilupe Close United Kingdom Electronic mail Downs_Heart_Group@msn.com Mailing List You might like to subscribe to the Downs-Heart mailing list which is specifically for those interested in the heart problems associated with Down's Syndrome. Particularly useful for asking questions and sharing experiences with other families from all over the world.
The Young Downs Group A support group for parents of young children with down's syndrome in Norwich. Meeting and contact details. http://www.paston.co.uk/users/maygurney/dsa.html
CERI Downs Syndrome Page The downs syndrome Page. Additional discussions of downs syndrome havetaken place in the Question Answer section of Smart Drug News. http://www.ceri.com/downhome.htm
Extractions: Return to the Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute Home Page or Special Menus Page The following two articles are reproduced here in their entirity, complete with graphics, charts, sidebars and scientific references. targetted nutritional intervention (TNI). Starting with the pioneering work of Dr. Henry Turkel and leading up to the latest contributions of Dixie Lawrence, this article lays a foundation for the articles to follow. It is reproduced here in its entirity. An Interview with Dixie Lawrence: This full-length interview with Dixie Lawrence detailed many of the approaches Dixie pioneered with her daughter and provides many practical tips for the successful implementation of nutritional therapy and piracetam in children. It is reproduced here in its entirity. The following three articles are presented only in part. Introductory paragraphs are presented in full-text, and the rest of the articles are summarized. References are omitted. This article focusses on nutrition issues surrounding collagen (connective tissue) metabolism, methylation metabolism, ammonia metabolism and mineral deficiencies. i.e.
Dsa-northeast.org.uk Branch of the down's syndrome Association offers parental counselling, subsidised leisure activities, Christmas parties and events, playgroups, and newsletters to people with down's syndrome, their families and their carers. http://www.dsa-northeast.org.uk/
Ups And Downs A support group of parents of children with down's syndrome in Southampton. Information about activities and resources, with contact details. http://mysite.freeserve.com/UpsandDowns/
PODS (Parents Of Down's Syndrome) Provides support, friendship and information for parents and carers of children with down's syndrome in Barnet and surrounding areas. Information on activities, stories, and contact details. http://www.pods.org.uk/
The Young Downs Group A support group for parents of young children with down's syndrome in Norwich. Meeting and contact details. http://www.pastonroot.co.uk/maygurney/dsa.html
Untitled Document Collaboration between the down's syndrome Association and St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, has produced a comprehensive information resource, with particular emphasis on the ability of medical professions to empower their patients. http://www.intellectualdisability.info/
Initiative For People With Down's Syndrome Includes photos of children from around the world, and an online exhibition entitled Variety Enriches Our World. http://members.aol.com/InitiativeDown/index.htm
Extractions: Exhibition Gallery UPPS Initiative for people with Down's Syndrome Ultrasound picture of a child with Down's syndrome in the .week of pregnancy Initiative for people with Down's Syndrome Dr. med. Bernhard Möller und Isabella Möller Kiefernweg 26D - 33014 Bad Driburg Germany to the german version of this site I n December 1998 founded association in Germany, which wants to inform the public about and support people with Down's syndrome. D own's syndrome is no disease, but a variant of the human chromsomes with the chromosome 21 present in each cell three times (instead of otherwise twice). It is usually not hereditary, but emerged by chance. Children with Down´s syndrome show a slower development, which extent is individually different. No one knows, which possibilities of development exist with appropriate help. W e would like to encourage affected parents, to accept their child as it is, in order to say"Yes". We fight for these right to live and will never let the human dignity of our sons and daughters be undermind. We think it is not acceptable, that today in 98 % pregnancy is interrupted after prenatal diagnosis of down's syndrome.You must remember, that according to the law in Germany an abortion is possible from medical indication until the moment of birth.
Camp Jened - Rock Hill, NY Provides a vacation for adults who have a wide range of physical and developmental disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Downs syndrome, Autism and Behavior Disorders. Located in New York. http://www.campjened.org/
Living With Asperger's Syndrome One family's story of the ups and downs when one of its members is affected by Asperger's syndrome. http://www.mumof4.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Wonderland Camp For The Physically And Mentally Disabled Missouri camp provides summer programs for adults and children with physical or mental challenges including MS, multiple dystrophy, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, praderwilli syndrome. http://www.wonderlandcamp.org/
Extractions: Wonderland Camp is the dream of Charles J. Miller. He worked with the Missouri Jaycees to build a residential summer camp for the mentally and physically challenged children and adults. Today Wonderland is a place where they can enjoy the exhilaration of outdoor living and play together for one magical week. Click here to learn more about Wonderland Camp Camping Programs
DSA Information hyperlink to index hyperlink to index. http://www.dpa.org.sg/DSA/
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