HI All, My daughter was born on new years day. We found out after she was born she had down syndrome (the hospital did a genetic test to confirm), so it was quite a shock. While at the hospital she had an ultrasound of her heart, and there were no problems at all. We have her first appointment with a geneticist next week, and I ordered a book…[Read more]
May wrote a new post, Home, on the site DownSyndrome Foundation Myanmar 1 month, 1 week ago
Welcome to Down Syndrome Foundation Myanmar.
We are a self-funding, non-profit organization serving children with Down Syndrome and their families. We aim to support and educate families and the general […]
Joyce Page wrote a new post, My Challenge , on the site Becky's Next Page 3 months, 3 weeks ago
There was a book called Differences in Common written by a mom of an adult with DS that I read in 1991 when Becky was still a toddler (now she is 22). One of the short stories was called “Why Me?”. At the […]
Joyce Page wrote a new post, Congratulations Becky!, on the site Becky's Next Page 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Joyce Page wrote a new post, The Texan, on the site Becky's Next Page 4 months, 1 week ago
Justin Jilg wrote a new post, What is Down Syndrome?, on the site DownSyndrome.com 5 months, 1 week ago
The human body is made of cells. All cells contain a center, called a nucleus, in which genes are stored. Genes, which carry the codes responsible for all our inherited characteristics, are grouped along […]
I guess I posted in the wrong area. oops. You are headed into a life time of real love from your child. They are neurtured thru our love and commitment. Your area should have a early on program(check with your school, or DOC) They should start seeing her right away and they can guide you through most of your questions etc. Ask me anything and I…[Read more]
Hi Frank. Like you, we didn’t know our baby had DS until after he was born. Actually he was 3 days old when we found out. My advice is, if you haven’t already, find a pediatrician who is knowledgable about DS. Our pediatician has been great. They should be able to recommend a good developmental school or some place to go for early intervention.…[Read more]