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How I Shared My Child's Down Syndrome Diagnosis and Found My Village

How I Shared My Child's Down Syndrome Diagnosis and Found My Village

After a mom learns her newborn daughter has Down syndrome, she shares the news with friends and family and discovers a supportive and inspiring village ready to follow along on their family's journey into the world of special needs.

Why I Chose to Have a Child With Down Syndrome

Why I Chose to Have a Child With Down Syndrome

Author and father Chris Kaposy shares why our society needs to have a greater acceptance of children with Down Syndrome in his new book, Choosing Down Syndrome: Ethics and New Prenatal Testing Techniques.

San Francisco 49ers Player Don Jones Takes Student With Special Needs to High School Prom

San Francisco 49ers Player Don Jones Takes Student With Special Needs to High School Prom

An NFL player made good on his promise to take an 11th-grade student with special needs to her high school prom.

Imperfect Love: A Mother, a Daughter, and the Unexpected Gift of Down Syndrome

Imperfect Love: A Mother, a Daughter, and the Unexpected Gift of Down Syndrome

There was never any question that I wanted to be Fern’s mother. I just didn’t want her to have Down syndrome.

Mom's Letter to Kids at Pool Who Wouldn't Play With Son With Down Syndrome Goes Viral

Mom's Letter to Kids at Pool Who Wouldn't Play With Son With Down Syndrome Goes Viral

There's a very important message behind this mother's passionate letter about her son being excluded, and it's one all parents should hear.

See Asher Nash, Adorable Toddler Model with Down Syndrome, in His First Photo Shoot

See Asher Nash, Adorable Toddler Model with Down Syndrome, in His First Photo Shoot

A journey that started with "no" has lead to a resounding "YES!"

More Down Syndrome

Are You at Risk of Having a Baby With Down Syndrome?

Are You at Risk of Having a Baby With Down Syndrome?

Doctors describe some of the known risk factors for having a child with Down syndrome.

12 Booster Activities for Kids With Down Syndrome

12 Booster Activities for Kids With Down Syndrome

These learning activities will help your child with cognitive and educational development as he grows.

7 Life Lessons From Raising a Child With Down Syndrome

7 Life Lessons From Raising a Child With Down Syndrome

Early Intervention for Down Syndrome

Early Intervention for Down Syndrome

How to Raise a Child With Down Syndrome: Advice and Resources

How to Raise a Child With Down Syndrome: Advice and Resources

Teeth Problems and Down Syndrome

Teeth Problems and Down Syndrome

Toddler with Down Syndrome Rejected by Talent Agency Lands Modeling Gig

This adorable toddler with Down syndrome just landed a modeling contract with Osh Kosh B'Gosh!

All Down Syndrome

Why I'm Not a Fan of the World Down Syndrome Day PSA with Olivia Wilde

Why I'm Not a Fan of the World Down Syndrome Day PSA with Olivia Wilde

New Discoveries About Down Syndrome May Open Up Treatment Options

New Discoveries About Down Syndrome May Open Up Treatment Options

This Dad's Moving Video Will Change How You Think About Down Syndrome

This Dad's Moving Video Will Change How You Think About Down Syndrome

Joey Feek's Daughter Says 'Mama' for the First Time, Melts Our Hearts

Joey Feek's Daughter Says 'Mama' for the First Time, Melts Our Hearts

10 Things I've Learned from My Daughter with Down Syndrome

10 Things I've Learned from My Daughter with Down Syndrome

There's a New Go-To Book for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

There's a New Go-To Book for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

One 13-year-old's Birthday Dance Shows #DownSyndromeStillRocks

One 13-year-old's Birthday Dance Shows #DownSyndromeStillRocks

When My Daughter With Down Syndrome Found a Forever Friend

When My Daughter With Down Syndrome Found a Forever Friend

Kids with Down Syndrome Are Growing Up Healthier

Kids with Down Syndrome Are Growing Up Healthier

When My Child Was Afraid of Santa

When My Child Was Afraid of Santa

This May Be the Cause of Health Problems for Those with Down Syndrome

This May Be the Cause of Health Problems for Those with Down Syndrome

5 Ways to Help Kids with Down Syndrome Learn to Love Reading

5 Ways to Help Kids with Down Syndrome Learn to Love Reading

These Photos Prove Kids with Down Syndrome Can Fly High

These Photos Prove Kids with Down Syndrome Can Fly High

The Baby I Never Expected

The Baby I Never Expected

How Our Daughter with Down Syndrome Exceeds Our Expectations

How Our Daughter with Down Syndrome Exceeds Our Expectations

Autism and Down Syndrome

Autism and Down Syndrome

Heart Defects and Down Syndrome

Heart Defects and Down Syndrome

What is Down Syndrome?

What is Down Syndrome?

Mental Health Concerns and Down Syndrome

Mental Health Concerns and Down Syndrome

Eye Problems and Down Syndrome

Eye Problems and Down Syndrome

The GI System and Down Syndrome

The GI System and Down Syndrome

Endocrine Problems and Down Syndrome

Endocrine Problems and Down Syndrome

ADHD and Down Syndrome

ADHD and Down Syndrome

Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Problems and Down Syndrome

Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Problems and Down Syndrome

Toilet Training Children With Down Syndrome

Toilet Training Children With Down Syndrome