Down Syndrome World Magazine Blog Archive
Global Honors Supermodel Amanda Booth with Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 3 of 4 What happens when a supermodel has a baby with Down Syndrome? Well, she gets him a modeling contract too (obviously)!. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the articles and get future issues delivered to your door! […]
Posted on November 15, 2019
Award-Winning Actor Colin Farrell Goes Above & Beyond for Global
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 3 of 4 Ensuring 2019 Global Ambassador Charlotte Fonfara-LaRose has a ball at the red carpet premiere of Dumbo This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the articles and get future issues delivered to your door! IN MARCH 2019,Charlotte Fonfara-LaRose […]
Posted on November 03, 2019
Understanding Behavioral Challenges
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 2 of 4 An important study in the journal of mental health research in intellectual disabilities shows that children with Down syndrome demonstrate increased behavioral issues compared with their typical peers. Early intervention and a development strategy can help. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. […]
Posted on September 19, 2019
An Out-Of-Sight Connection
From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 2 of 4 Last year, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show brought together two very different football fans: Denver Broncos Lineback Von Miller and one of his biggest Admirers, sports-loving 14-year-old Daniel Walshe. The two connected over their love of the game […]
Posted on September 12, 2019
Navigating a Dual Diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism
From Down Syndrome WorldTM Spring 2016 Finding out your child with Down syndrome has co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD) can be daunting, but a better understanding of DS-ASD opens doors to resources and support that benefit children and families alike. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read […]
Posted on September 04, 2019
Discrimination and Down syndrome
From Down Syndrome WorldTM Issue 1 2015 Instances of discrimination in England, Australia, and Thailand have sparked international outrage among citizens who have Down syndrome, their families, and society at large. They also force us to acknowledge the need for education. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to […]
Posted on August 21, 2019
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Advocacy Leads to $23 Million Increase for Down Syndrome Research at the NIH
From Down Syndrome WorldTM Issue 3 2018 THANKS TO GLOBAL’S GROWING NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF ADVOCATES AND SELF-ADVOCATES, BRILLIANT AND PASSIONATE SCIENTISTS, AND OUR CONGRESSIONAL CHAMPIONS — SENATORS ROY BLUNT (R-MO), PATTY MURRAY (D-WA), AND CHRIS VAN HOLLEN (D-MD), AND REPRESENTATIVES TOM COLE (R-OK), ROSA DELAURO (D-CT), CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS (R-WA), AND PETE SESSIONS (R-TX) — […]
Posted on August 02, 2019
Dating and Down Syndrome
From Down Syndrome WorldTM Issue 4 2017 Recognizing your child is ready to enter the dating scene isn’t always easy. Noted sexuality educator Terri Couwenhoven helps both children with Down syndrome and their parents navigate these difficult waters. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. Become a member to read all the […]
Posted on July 18, 2019