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Behavior Problems at Child's School
I understand it can be a "touchy" subject- dealing with children who have disabilities, but the point is: if the child with Downs Syndrome was being hit by ...
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- It is normal for Downs children to have behavioral issues like the ones you mentioned. Normal, yes. Excusable, no. I would definitely talk to the teacher and the princ...
- I would approach the teacher(s) to express your concern and ask if there is anything on his IEP (Individualized Education Plan) regarding behavioral concerns. If there...
- I would write down every time this has happened date and what happened. Then I would take it to the School guidance counselor or even the Principal I would not take it...
First Trimester Screening for down Syndrome
Sep 22, 2009 ... I was told via my screening results that I had a 1 in 1780 chance of having a child with Down Syndrome, and was lucky enough to get that 1! ...
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- M., I also agree with many who have already commented. If your amnio comes back positive will you terminate the pregnancy? If not, then why borrow worry. My husb...
- My daughter is 24 and had a child that had down syndrome. We don't have anyone in our family with downs. Sometimes it just happens. We couldn't be more proud to have l...
- this test is wrong one out of 4 times... in my opinion the risk of the amnio isn't worth it, that being said, having a DS child really doesn't change anything you migh...
Presents for Special Needs Child
A child with Down's Syndrome likes everything a "typical" child likes. ... Keeping in mind that all though the child has Downs Syndrome, they are still a ...
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- You can never go wrong with an assortment of books. I love the Dr. Seuss books My Book About Me, Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are, and Oh The Places You'll Go. My...
- Blocks! Blocks! Blocks! My son received blocks when he was two and still plays with them today. I'm sure a Down's Syndrome child would really do well with block...
- As the mom of a child who has developmental delays, I say think about the child's interests rather than his label. Kids who have Down Syndrome are more like other kid...
Question About "Vanishing Twin" and Results of the Down's Syndrome Blood Work
I am almost 36 and am about 14 weeks pregnant with my second child. ... I only wanted to know if he would have Down Syndrome so that I could be prepared and ...
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- Hi T., I had never heard of that until my niece and my cousin's wife both had that happen to them. Both at the early stages of their pregnancy's. They both went...
- after having the blood work also do the full scan. at our age (im 2years older then you) the do a secon level ultrasound that counts the bones. this plus the blood res...
- hi, i have not experienced this exactly-but as the twin of a sister who died inutero I just wanted to send you my thoughts and say that i survived. my mom was on f...
What Delays Can I Expect from a Child That Has Down's?
Each child is different even if they have Down's Syndrome. The delays can be mild to severe depending on each child. I would suggest you contact your local ...
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- My name is S. and I have a son with some special needs, so I have been plugged into many local services with him that Down's children also take advantage of. If y...
- Call the Achievment Center in medina if you havnt already. They are wonderful and have lots of programs that can help :)
- Please don't think you are alone. I would take advice from the other moms and talk to agencies with professionals...the world is a big place. You have been given a won...
Ultrasound for Downs Syndrome Testing
Because you and your baby are one in many ways, problems that your child may have can ... I have a 4 1/2 year old with Down syndrome (didn't do any testing) ...
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- Hello T.! I went through this with my daughter. They called me and said that the ultrasound didn't look right and they got me so upset, well it ended up being that ...
- TRUST is the best thing right now. Just know that God's plan for you and your family is better than anything you can dream. I have a 4 1/2 year old with Down syndrom...
- Hi T., I had a very high risk pregnancy, but have a beautiful and extremely healthy and normal daughter who is almost 3. I was offered tests to find out if my daught...
Testing for down Syndrome
Apr 23, 2009 ... I recently had the testing done for down's syndrome. I am 35 and I was pregnant with my second child. The testing consisted of a ...
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- Hi S., I too was at high risk for a child with downs. My huband has a cousin with downs, I was 39 yrs old when I got pregnant, and I too had a miscarriage a few yea...
- If it were me I would just try to relax and enjoy the pregnancy. When I was pregnant with my son they did a bunch of test because the ultrasounds was showing my son h...
- When I was pregnant with our first child I opted out of the Alpha Fetal Protein testing that would give early indication of an increased risk for Down Syndrome (among ...
Friend Just Had Baby with down Syndrome
Hi L. I have a down syndrome niece. My husbands brother and his wifes 3rd. child . The other children are totally healthy. The fourth baby was fine also. ...
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- Hi L., I think what your friend will need most at this time is normalcy. Don't treat her situation any different than if she had a normal healthy baby. They have...
- I won't go into lengthy detail, but Down's Syndrome runs in my family. First of all, by all means send a gift and card. Congratulate the parents and grandparents on ...
- My sister had down syndrome....she also had heart problems and died when she was 7. But down syndrome kids will live long and happy lives. My sister would be 24 today,...
18 Week Ultrasound Scared Me--20 Week Ultrasound Now Indicates Hydrocephalus
A friend of mine who just had a baby was told she had an 80% chance that her child WOULD have Downs Syndrome, even after the amniocen... thingy. ...
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- When I was pregnant with my 4th child, they told me the ultrasound showed Down Syndrome because his long bones were much too short. We were stressed and worried for 3 ...
- Dear B., Congratulations on your pregnancy! Please dont worry too much over this. You need to know that it is entirely your choice whether to have an amnio. I was...
- Since you will not terminate the pregnancy no matter what, I'd strongly encourage you to consider not going through with these tests. They create much unnecessary worr...
Seeking Moms Who's Children Have Marfans Syndrome
If another family with a child that has the same diagnosis registered with them MUMS will put you in ... Next question: Cousin's New Baby Has down Syndrome ...
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- There is a group called MUMS. They have a chapter here in Illinois. If another family with a child that has the same diagnosis registered with them MUMS will put you...
- I don't know what Marfans is, but you could ask his doctor to write the school a detailed letter saying what your child is or isn't allowed to particiapate in at schoo...
- S., Sorry to hear about your situation. I have no advise but I wish you the best of luck. Please keep us posted. L. Z
