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Start Early to Encourage Visual Motor Integration
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Learn about visual motor integration and how it translates into developmental milestones for children, especially those with Down syndrome.
Sibling Corner: The Joy of Watching My Brother Flourish
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A sister tells the story of her brother with Down syndrome and his experience and accomplishments over the years.
What You Need to Know About Insurance for Children with Down Syndrome
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For families who have a child with Down syndrome, where you live determines your eligibility for government insurance. Learn about the difference in laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Special Olympics: When Our Children Teach Us
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Stephanie Rosati-Pratico talks about her family's experience with living with Down syndrome and the role Special Olympics has played in their lives.
Managing Behavior in Children with Down Syndrome: Part 2
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Refusal behaviors need to be interpreted differently in individuals with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Often, these behaviors signal frustration or lack of understanding and can provide important clues about how to best assist the individual's development.
Trisomy 21 Parent Peer Program
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The Trisomy 21 Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has collaborated with Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania and New Jersey to create the Trisomy 21 Parent Peer Program.
Updates: Trisomy 21 Recommended Medical Guidelines
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Life expectancy for a child with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) has increased dramatically in the past 50 years as cardiac surgery and post-surgical care have improved. Today, clinicians have guidelines to help identify, understand and address relevant medical issues.
Adult Corner: Those Teen and Young Adult Years!
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It is never too early to plan for your child’s future. One way to learn what you need to know is to make an appointment at our Trisomy 21 Transition Clinic, which is held four times each year.
Ask the Advocate: You Are Your Loved One’s Best Advocate
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Stephanie Rosati-Pratico, Trisomy 21 Program coordinator, describes her testimony on a proposed bill that would require bus drivers and aides to be trained on how to interact with students with special needs.
Walking Up and Down the Stairs
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Helen Milligan, MPT, physical therapist with the Trisomy 21 Program, describes how to teach children with Down syndrome to walk up and down stairs, and how to overcome stair issues with school.