Down Syndrome Association of the Low Country

Recommended Sites

There is a considerable amount of good — and not so good — information about Down syndrome on the Internet. The following list provides details of our recommended (English language) websites that provide extensive original material and information about Down syndrome.

An inspirational one page "EXCERPT FROM LAW REVIEW ARTICLE ON POLITICAL CORRECTNESS" -- In writing this, I relied on an essay by Michael Bérubé entitled 'Life As We Know It: A father, a son, and genetic destiny.' Alex Sanders (more)

Reading Rockets is a national, multimedia initiative that provides information on teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle. The project is a service of public television station WETA in Washington, DC and is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.

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From the Baltimore Sun News
Excellent New York Times video on prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Excellent New York Times video on parents struggling with pre-birth diagnosis of Down syndrome.
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Girl with Down Syndrome Named Homecoming Queen

What is Down Syndrome?

Down syndrome is a chromosome disorder which usually causes a delay in physical, intellectual and language development. The degree to which each individual is affected varies widely. The exact causes of Down syndrome are currently unknown, and although there are prenatal tests that can detect Down syndrome, there is at this time no method for prevention and no cure.