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It took Samantha Lesmeister’s family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome.
In 1950, fewer than 50,000 Americans were living with Down syndrome. By 2017, that number topped 217,000, including tens of thousands of people in middle age or beyond. The population is expected to ...
Of the 258 participants, 195 were cognitively asymptomatic, 34 had mild cognitive impairment, 23 had dementia, and six had an ...
1-Year-Old Shows Off Beautiful Smile After Being Chosen for Down Syndrome Awareness Campaign (Exclusive) "She’s just the happiest little girl in the world and just melts your heart," Olivia ...
The nonprofit organization Down for Dance helps people with Down syndrome across the ... Data from the CDC shows the average life expectancy for a person with Down syndrome in 1960 was 10 years old.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month is recognized through October. Here's everything you need to know about the condition that impacts hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Debra Vance’s 9-year-old son Ethan has Down Syndrome. She told News 3 he's also been diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. She invites the public to the walk to learn more about those with disabilities.
It took Samantha Lesmeister’s family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome.