Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) Patient Stories
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Down Syndrome and Heart Disease: Regan’s Story
Now 18 months old, Regan is a happy, silly baby who enjoys playing peekaboo, looking in the mirror and snuggling her baby doll.
Down Syndrome and Heart Disease: Hazel's Story
Hazel is now a high-spirited toddler, a sharp contrast to the early-term baby who was born with Down syndrome and a congenital heart defect.
Thriving With Down Syndrome: Emilio's Story
Born with Down syndrome, Emilio's breakthrough happened when he learned to write his name, count to 10, and draw "some really neat pictures at school.”
Trisomy 21: Kate’s Story
Kate, 18, doesn’t let anyone stop her. Born with Down syndrome, she is a member of the National Honor Society, a cheerleader, and a volunteer at a local food bank.
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome): Evan's Story
Born with Down syndrome, Evan has been treated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia since he was a baby. His family shares how that care has made a difference in Evan’s life.
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome): Meghan's Story
Meghan was born with Down syndrome and was one of the first patients to come to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia's Trisomy 21 Program. Read her story of upbeat perseverance.
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome): Cristin's Story
When Cristin needed to transition to adult healthcare, she had the support of the Trisomy 21 Program at CHOP to help guide her.
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome): Jenna's Story
Lizanne Magarity Pando shares her daughter Jenna's story about living with Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome.
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome): John and Sara's Story
John and Sara have been coming to CHOP's Trisomy 21 Clinic, now the Trisomy 21 Program, all of their lives. The program provides care coordination for children and adults with trisomy 21.
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome): Sean's Story
Meet Sean Brightcliffe, a young patient with the Trisomy 21 Program at CHOP.