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Staying Healthy with Trisomy 21: Lauren’s Story
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With support from her parents, Lauren became more active, started eating better and, ultimately, lost nearly 50 pounds. Learn how she changed her life.
Partnering with Your Child’s Pediatrician
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Parents and pediatricians can work together to conquer the challenges and celebrate the triumphs on the way to a happy and healthy future for children with Down syndrome.
On the Move: Study Measures Physical Function in Children, Young Adults With Trisomy 21
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Ann T. Harrington, DPT, PhD, discusses the Gait and Function in Trisomy 21 Study, a research project that measures physical function in children and young adults with Down syndrome.
Ask the Advocate: Perception is Nine-tenths of Reality
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Stephanie Rosati-Pratico talks about how communicating a balanced and clear description of life with a disability can have a significant impact on others’ perceptions.
Plan Now for After High School
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Early planning is critical when your child with trisomy 21 begins the transition to adult care.
Helping Your Child be More Self-reliant: Backward Chaining
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Occupational therapists say backward chaining — teaching your child to do the last step in a multi-step process — can help build confidence and improve skill retention.
14th Annual Buddy Walk and Family Fun Day
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Join us for the 14th annual Buddy Walk and Family Fun Day to build awareness of Down syndrome and raise funds for the Trisomy 21 Program at CHOP.
Exercise for a Healthier Life: Encouraging Physical Activity in Children with Down Syndrome
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Encouraging your child with Down syndrome to become more physically active will build skills and socialization, and decrease the chance of obesity and obesity-related conditions.
When Is It Time to Test for Celiac Disease?
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Since we know that celiac disease is more common in individuals with Down syndrome, should children who haven't been diagnosed with be kept on a gluten-free diet as well?
Time of Transition: A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome
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Mary Pipan, MD, steps in as Trisomy 21 program director as we say a fond farewell to former director David Lynch, MD, PhD.