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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: How Can I Get My Son to Drink from a Cup    —Dallas, TX

"Hi Ladies How can i get my son to drink from a cup. He will be 2 in June and he is still mastering to walk and he do..."

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First of all, good for you for trying to give your sweet sone all that you can, and teaching him to keep up as best he can!! I only wanted to warn you not to try to u...

Hi A., I am just wondering if you are getting ECI services due to his diagnosis. If you are you can ask the staff if they can help. If you are not getting their ser...

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Q: Children with down Syndrome    —Murrells Inlet, SC

"I was curious if there are any mothers up here to children with Down Syndrome? I have a son, Frankie, who is 10 mos ..."

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Do you live in Columbia? Family Connections has a support group for parents of downs children. The website to check is familyconnectionsc.org. They may have groups mee...

M., No, we do not have a DS child but know parents that do. I grew up in Cincinnati,OH & went to an elementary school(Roselawn Condon) with all kinds of kids. I comm...

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Q: Soccer Program for Children with Special Needs    —San Antonio, TX

"Hi everyone, I have seen several requests on here about programs for "Special Needs" children. I just wanted t..."

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Hi J. Do you know of any "special needs soccer" or athletic activities groups in the Boerne area . I have special needs child who is full of energy , and I am "alwa...

Would love to know the name of the program and how to contact them. Full-time Grandma of special needs boy who loves sports also.

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Q: Needing Advice on Quad Screen Results    —Mead, CO

"I took a quad screen 2 weeks ago and it came back as high risk for downs. 1 in 27 chance. I have an appointment with ..."

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I also had had "positive" quad screen results, so I completely understand how worried and upset you must be. My ultrasound revealed a completely normal fetus, but wit...

S., I know it is hard but try not to stress. This exact thing happended to me and everything turned out fine. My test came back with high result for downs (really hi...

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Q: 3 Month Old Son Just Diagnosed with down Syndrome    —Sacramento, CA

"My son was just diagnosed with Down syndrome and I'm hoping to find a local support group here in Sacramento. I'd lov..."

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Please do contact both Warmline and Alta Regional like the others suggested. They are wonderful resources. My daughter was born with Spina Bifida and wasn't supposed t...

You can contact Alta Calif. Regional Center's Early Intervention department, they provide lots of services and supports. Also contact the Warmline, it is a family res...

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Q: Down Syndrome Baby    —Ortonville, MI

"My cousin just had a down syndrome baby, and I tend to feel awkward in situations that I'm unfamiliar with. Are ther..."

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I so appreciate you being so compasionate to ask these questions. I have 2 daughters with Down syndrome and I feel totally blessed with my girls. I am real sensitive...

If you are uncomfortable - research the issues that she is facing. Make sure that she is aware that you are there for her... This is a frustrating time as well as ...

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Q: Amnio Test Positive. My Baby Has Downs. Now What?    —Winter Springs, FL

"I posted previously and got great responses about the testing for Downs. Now, we have found out for sure that, in fac..."

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First I just want to say I think it's awesome that you realize that this is a gift from God. Just put all your faith in him and he will carry you through this. Neither...

I want to wish all the best to you and your growing family. You are fortunate that people like Sandi E are out there. Listen to what she says and don't read too much...

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Q: Dentist Needed for Young Adult with Downs and Only HFS Coverage.    —Berwyn, IL

"Ok Moms. I'm a Grandma now, but I still have 1 "child" ( young adult) at home. I call him my "forever kid". Mike is a..."

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As a last resort, you may want to try the UIC Dental school. Its not terribly convenient in terms of time efficiency, but the work is free by the dental students. Th...

Hi A. - I work for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Pediatric dentists are trained not only to care for childen but special needs adults also. I sugg...

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Q: Down Syndrome    —Pottsville, PA

"hi I'm new to this group. I am looking for other moms who have a child with down syndrome. My son is 11 years old an..."

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Hi S.. I do not have a child w/ DS, but my Uncle Eddie who will be 49 in July does. He lives w/ my cousin and her family now. I know how tough it can be believe me. I...

S. - Sheila with the Children's Hospital Down Syndrome Center is fantastic! Here is an example of things she emails... Also they have plenty of events and workshops to...

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Q: X-mas    —Saint Joseph, MO

"My son has down syndrome so he has 4 different therapist that come weekly/monthly to work with him and i need some ch..."

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Two of my favorite gift cards to give for such gifts are from a movie theater or Panera's (St. Louis Bread Co.) You can usually get these in increments of $5. You ca...

Hi D., I know exactly what you go thru with all the therapies. I have 2 girls with special needs and my youngest is 2 and she is DS. As for the gifts for them, I...

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