http://www.dsdownunder.com/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:11:22 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/beach/logo_en.gif http://www.dsdownunder.com/feed/? http://www.dsdownunder.com/recommended-reading-f28/the-madonna-in-the-suitcase-t1570.htm shelley I just got this book - self published by dutch migrants to NZ - Huberta Hellendoorn. Her daughter is 47 and has DS. It is a great read - I really enjoyed it. If you have $30 to spare and like reading - then I think it is worth supporting her - she said that she was going to set up Paypal. Her email is huberta@earthlight.co.nz The cover of the book shows one of her daughters drawings. DSA NSW has a link to a NZ arts site about it and there is an interview on Dunedin diary. DSA NSW has a copy ... Recommended Reading Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:11:22 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/recommended-reading-f28/the-madonna-in-the-suitcase-t1570.htm#14769 http://www.dsdownunder.com/recommended-reading-f28/the-madonna-in-the-suitcase-t1570.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/funding-education-in-nsw-t1555.htm shelley http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/06/10/2594426.htm]]> News Watch Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:46:06 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/funding-education-in-nsw-t1555.htm#14649 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/funding-education-in-nsw-t1555.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/phone-for-the-disabled-t1545.htm Di http://www.zdnet.com.au/blogs/bootstrappr/soa/Aussie-phone-for-disabled-wins-recognition/0,2001092438,339296765,00.htm

New phone for the intellectually disabled..not on the market yet but worth the promo...]]> News Watch Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:31:20 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/phone-for-the-disabled-t1545.htm#14595 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/phone-for-the-disabled-t1545.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/jodie-finishing-school-t1530.htm trishy Hi everyone,We are so excited, Jodie as of next year will be going to House with No steps doing Community participation program, it's is like a follow up to her life skills she has been doing at school. I know alot of you are just at the beginning of your lives with our special children, but you do have alot to look forward to, enjoy each step and milestone they take, because it's doesn't seem like 19 years for me. It is funny how things turn out, 2 years ago we were devasted to learn that Jodie ... Inspiring Stories for New Parents Fri, 29 May 2009 07:25:07 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/jodie-finishing-school-t1530.htm#14512 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/jodie-finishing-school-t1530.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/questions-about-down-syndrome-f1/alzheimers-t958.htm Aden's mummy Anyone know the percent of people with Ds that end up with Alzheimer’s ? Questions about Down Syndrome Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:40:30 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/questions-about-down-syndrome-f1/alzheimers-t958.htm#8731 http://www.dsdownunder.com/questions-about-down-syndrome-f1/alzheimers-t958.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/devaluing-a-university-degree-t1488.htm Admin Ottawa Citizen (Canada) - 27 April 2009 Quote:...Now, there are some Down syndrome people with IQs reaching 70 or 80, who grow up to have wonderful and productive lives — they marry, hold jobs, have friends. They still remain in the “low average” range of cognitive ability, relative to the general population, but they attend and benefit from high school. Ashif Jaffer no doubt is on the high end of the spectrum. There’s more: Ashif Jaffer not only graduated as an Ontario scholar but ... News Watch Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:02:52 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/devaluing-a-university-degree-t1488.htm#14103 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/devaluing-a-university-degree-t1488.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/baseball-merely-one-part-of-pujol-s-life-t1487.htm Admin Courier Press (USA) - 26 April 2009 Quote:"Doing things to touch lives is very important to me," said Pujols, who started the Pujols Family Foundation in 2005, which is dedicated to the love, care and development of people with Down syndrome. Pujols and his wife, Deidre, have a daughter Isabella, who has Down syndrome. "On the field, I could be the best player that ever lived," said the St. Louis Cardinals' seven-time all-star and two-time National League Most ... News Watch Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:48:37 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/baseball-merely-one-part-of-pujol-s-life-t1487.htm#14102 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/baseball-merely-one-part-of-pujol-s-life-t1487.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/ds-couple-celebrate-1yr-anniversary-t1485.htm Amarlismum http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/]]> Inspiring Stories for New Parents Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:18:59 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/ds-couple-celebrate-1yr-anniversary-t1485.htm#14091 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/ds-couple-celebrate-1yr-anniversary-t1485.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/conny-wenk-an-amazing-couple-t1472.htm Amarlismum
The couple she has photographed are absolutely beautiful and for me very inspiring.

http://connywenk.com/blog/2009/04/andrea-and-christian.html]]> Inspiring Stories for New Parents Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:24:08 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/conny-wenk-an-amazing-couple-t1472.htm#13969 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/conny-wenk-an-amazing-couple-t1472.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/tiny-dancers-big-hearts-t1462.htm Amarlismum http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#30144540

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#30140987]]> Inspiring Stories for New Parents Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:11:16 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/tiny-dancers-big-hearts-t1462.htm#13910 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/tiny-dancers-big-hearts-t1462.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/gene-therapy-t1458.htm Di . Does look good.

Taken from a link posted at the Nads site.

http://dsrtf.org/Spring2009Newsletter.pdf]]> News Watch Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:54:45 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/gene-therapy-t1458.htm#13862 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/gene-therapy-t1458.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/recommended-reading-f28/lessons-from-my-child-t224.htm shelley Lessons from my Child Parents' experiences of life with a disabled child (2004) Cindy DOwling, Neil Nicoll and Bernadette Thomas. Finch Publishing Sydney http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/shop/Details.cfm?ProdID=251 I know that they don't use 'people first' language in the title but this collection of essays is superb. This is where I first read about Sujeet Dasai. There are a whole range of different parenting experiences and different disabilities included. There is some ... Recommended Reading Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:44:32 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/recommended-reading-f28/lessons-from-my-child-t224.htm#870 http://www.dsdownunder.com/recommended-reading-f28/lessons-from-my-child-t224.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/god-does-nt-make-mistakes-t1442.htm Amarlismum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfuaNhXI1Ao]]> Inspiring Stories for New Parents Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:37:30 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/god-does-nt-make-mistakes-t1442.htm#13640 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/god-does-nt-make-mistakes-t1442.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/world-down-syndrome-day-21-march-2009-t1426.htm caspearson
Cas]]> Advocacy Ideas Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:05:52 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/world-down-syndrome-day-21-march-2009-t1426.htm#13466 http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/world-down-syndrome-day-21-march-2009-t1426.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/president-obama-on-leno-show-jokes-about-special-olympics-t1436.htm Aden's mummy “It’s like - it was like the Special Olympics, or something.”

Video link
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article5942677.ece]]> News Watch Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:01:55 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/president-obama-on-leno-show-jokes-about-special-olympics-t1436.htm#13533 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/president-obama-on-leno-show-jokes-about-special-olympics-t1436.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/please-sleep-with-my-son-t1432.htm *Dory* I'm at a loss for words and I feel sorry for Otto http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25199421-401,00.html News Watch Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:46:12 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/please-sleep-with-my-son-t1432.htm#13495 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/please-sleep-with-my-son-t1432.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/t-21-designer-tees-on-ebay-t1425.htm caspearson I finally got around to listing the extra shirts I bought! http://shop.ebay.com.au/merchant/normal*47 Of course, if any of you want any of these shirts, let me know and I'll give it to you for the Forum Discounted price I haven't sold anything on ebay for ages. I can't believe how much it costs to list something! argh.... Plus I've listed 11 shirts and only 6 are currently showing gggrrrrr Cas Advocacy Ideas Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:05:06 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/t-21-designer-tees-on-ebay-t1425.htm#13465 http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/t-21-designer-tees-on-ebay-t1425.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/be-my-brother-t1411.htm Jules
I would love to know how I could view this film. Has anyone seen it? Anyone know?

http://www.tropfest.com/au/]]> News Watch Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:01:38 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/be-my-brother-t1411.htm#13319 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/be-my-brother-t1411.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/gerard-odwyer-on-702-radio-t1413.htm shelley Just thought I'd share that the rather yummy (if a bit old ladyish ) Simon Marney will be broadcasting his Sunday Brunch show from Gerard's home - you know a general chit chat with what books you read and movies you watch etc thrown in. I'll deifintely try and catch it but listening to radio with brats is tricky even in the car as Kit never stops! News Watch Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:58:21 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/gerard-odwyer-on-702-radio-t1413.htm#13349 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/gerard-odwyer-on-702-radio-t1413.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/questions-about-down-syndrome-f1/pt-app-braces-for-the-knees-t1405.htm Aden's mummy We have our first PT appointment this Friday in over a year. The regular PT wont be there, Woo Hoo praise GOD!!!!! Yesterday the PT filling in called me, she wanted to know in advance, any questions I had and she wanted a general idea of where Aden was at. WOW I’m so impressed she cares. I asked her about the Hip helpers we have some that Robyn (from here) made as well as the OT. Also I mentioned Sure steps The PT knew nothing about either of them, so I told her that Cerebral Palsy ... Questions about Down Syndrome Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:53:01 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/questions-about-down-syndrome-f1/pt-app-braces-for-the-knees-t1405.htm#13268 http://www.dsdownunder.com/questions-about-down-syndrome-f1/pt-app-braces-for-the-knees-t1405.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/man-with-ds-getting-valentine-s-day-wish-t1402.htm Amarlismum http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_11700048?nclick_check=1]]> Inspiring Stories for New Parents Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:42:26 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/man-with-ds-getting-valentine-s-day-wish-t1402.htm#13228 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/man-with-ds-getting-valentine-s-day-wish-t1402.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/tomorrow-is-t1397.htm angelgood1 Valentines day....yes we all know that....and my 10th wedding anniversary...well you didnt know that....but it is also a very important day..it is Heartkids awareness day. So please support Heartkids by purchasing the heart stickers on sale at places like Big W. I imagine that many of our children are also heartkids. I see little Abi running around at preschool and know what a difference the heart surgery she had as a baby has made to her life. Mel Advocacy Ideas Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:02:08 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/tomorrow-is-t1397.htm#13177 http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/tomorrow-is-t1397.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/will-and-his-hill-t1390.htm Amarlismum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKMUSmKRPrY]]> Inspiring Stories for New Parents Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:50:16 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/will-and-his-hill-t1390.htm#13121 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/will-and-his-hill-t1390.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/player-with-down-syndrome-wows-fans-t1387.htm Amarlismum
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/29030653#29030653]]> Inspiring Stories for New Parents Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:30:19 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/player-with-down-syndrome-wows-fans-t1387.htm#13116 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/player-with-down-syndrome-wows-fans-t1387.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/kurtis-the-stock-boy-brenda-the-checkout-girl-t1376.htm Amarlismum KURTIS THE STOCK BOY AND BRENDA THE CHECKOUT GIRL In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the loud speaker asking for a carry out at register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he approached the check-out stand a distant smile caught his eye, the new check-out girl was beautiful. She was an older woman (maybe 26, and he was only 22 and he fell ... Inspiring Stories for New Parents Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:05:41 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/kurtis-the-stock-boy-brenda-the-checkout-girl-t1376.htm#13047 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/kurtis-the-stock-boy-brenda-the-checkout-girl-t1376.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/new-expectant-parent-video-t403.htm Cath13
http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1285265709]]> Inspiring Stories for New Parents Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:48:27 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/new-expectant-parent-video-t403.htm#1922 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/new-expectant-parent-video-t403.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/the-long-awaited-third-round-of-t-shirts-d-t1246.htm caspearson
Cas]]> Advocacy Ideas Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:30:48 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/the-long-awaited-third-round-of-t-shirts-d-t1246.htm#12034 http://www.dsdownunder.com/advocacy-ideas-f53/the-long-awaited-third-round-of-t-shirts-d-t1246.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/we-are-more-alike-than-differant-t1372.htm Aden's mummy http://www.ndsccenter.org/morealike/flash/ ]]> Inspiring Stories for New Parents Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:03:58 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/we-are-more-alike-than-differant-t1372.htm#13021 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/we-are-more-alike-than-differant-t1372.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/ds-and-autism-t1370.htm Amarlismum http://dsresearch.stanford.edu/community/]]> News Watch Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:14:58 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/ds-and-autism-t1370.htm#13014 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/ds-and-autism-t1370.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/lost-for-words-t1361.htm Amarlismum http://www.kxly.com/global/story.asp?s=9669140

What kind of school does this???????????]]> News Watch Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:06:27 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/lost-for-words-t1361.htm#12923 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/lost-for-words-t1361.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/christmas-in-peru-can-change-lives-t1334.htm Admin Illawarra Mercury (Aus) - 27 Dec 2008 Quote:(from page 3) In the nearby village of Pampacucho, a tiny collection of simple mud brick homes high up the valley, I met three-year-old Yaneeth, who has Down's syndrome. In such a remote and underdeveloped area, no-one in the community knows how to raise her. She cannot walk or talk and barely knew what to do with the bread when I tried to feed her. I was heartbroken, having gone to school with a girl with Down's syndrome and knowing ... News Watch Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:04:52 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/christmas-in-peru-can-change-lives-t1334.htm#12691 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/christmas-in-peru-can-change-lives-t1334.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/support-groups-services-f8/enhanced-primary-care-medicare-t1239.htm Amarlismum A few people have asked about this, so i'll post some info here about it. I have just been to an Indigenous Expo and representives from Medicare were there so i asked them a million questions about the Enhanced Primary Care Program. You are entitled to 5 sessions with a wide variety of health services eg: PT,ST,OT,CHIRO etc, per year, as well as using the 5 visits with the same service you can also choose to split the 5 sessions with different services. Depending on the service you choose ... Support Groups & Services Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:07:00 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/support-groups-services-f8/enhanced-primary-care-medicare-t1239.htm#11999 http://www.dsdownunder.com/support-groups-services-f8/enhanced-primary-care-medicare-t1239.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/recommended-reading-f28/what-you-can-do-about-down-sydrome-t1330.htm pauldoney What You CAN Do About Down Syndrome I have just recieved this book in the post and it is much larger than I expected. If you are interested in nutritional approaches to counteracting the metabolic effects of Down syndrome then this is a definite must have. It is quite cheap in hard copy (US$22.73 + post) and only US$5 for an electronic copy. Cheers to all, Paul Doney Recommended Reading Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:41:49 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/recommended-reading-f28/what-you-can-do-about-down-sydrome-t1330.htm#12667 http://www.dsdownunder.com/recommended-reading-f28/what-you-can-do-about-down-sydrome-t1330.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/home-is-where-the-heart-support-is-t1319.htm Admin The Age (Aus) - 21 Dec 2008 Quote:There is an urgent need for accommodation for disabled people, reports Tom Reilly TONY McDonald has a saying she often repeats to herself: "Don't get sick — you haven't got time, and don't die, because there is no one to replace you." It's a mantra the 77-year-old and her "toy boy" husband Arch, 76, stick to as best they can. That's because the couple are the primary carers for their son, Rohan, who has Down syndrome and other ... News Watch Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:14:33 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/home-is-where-the-heart-support-is-t1319.htm#12605 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/home-is-where-the-heart-support-is-t1319.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/termination-of-pregnancy-due-to-thalassemia-major-hemophilia-and-down-s-syndrome-the-views-of-iranian-physicians-t1324.htm Admin 7th Space Interactive (USA?) - 23 Dec 2008 Quote:Genetic disorders due to kindred marriages are common medical conditions in Iran; however, the legal aspects of abortion remain controversial. This study was undertaken to determine physicians' opinions regarding the termination of pregnancy for three genetic diseases: thalassemia major, hemophilia, and Down's syndrome.... read more... News Watch Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:08:53 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/termination-of-pregnancy-due-to-thalassemia-major-hemophilia-and-down-s-syndrome-the-views-of-iranian-physicians-t1324.htm#12621 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/termination-of-pregnancy-due-to-thalassemia-major-hemophilia-and-down-s-syndrome-the-views-of-iranian-physicians-t1324.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/mothers-refuse-to-give-up-downs-children-t1320.htm Admin RT News (Russ) - 21 Dec 2008 Quote:All pregnant Russian women now have access to pre-natal screening to determine whether their child is suffering disabilities such as Down's syndrome. The aim is to give them all the information they need to make the choice to become a parent. But very often the tests prove to be woefully inaccurate.... read more... News Watch Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:17:27 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/mothers-refuse-to-give-up-downs-children-t1320.htm#12606 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/mothers-refuse-to-give-up-downs-children-t1320.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/vietnam-nuns-take-to-motorbikes-to-transport-disabled-children-to-school-t1318.htm Admin UCANews.com (Asia) - 19 Dec 2008 Quote:Early each morning, a motorcycle maneuvers down narrow paths carrying a 13-year-old child with Down syndrome to a convent. The driver is Elizabeth Le Thi Thuy Trang, a 22-year-old postulant of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Visitation congregation. She told UCA News how hard it is to transport disabled children by motorbike on paths only about a meter wide. One easily loses balance and can fall off, she elaborated, so another person must ... News Watch Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:13:12 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/vietnam-nuns-take-to-motorbikes-to-transport-disabled-children-to-school-t1318.htm#12604 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/vietnam-nuns-take-to-motorbikes-to-transport-disabled-children-to-school-t1318.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/program-helps-kids-communicate-t1317.htm Admin The Vancouver Sun (Can) - 19 Dec 2008 Quote:For children with Down syndrome like Lindsey Pearson, reading and communicating can be very challenging tasks. This is due to specific learning disabilities and, to some extent, physical disabilities associated with the chromosomal disorder... read more... News Watch Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:02:20 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/program-helps-kids-communicate-t1317.htm#12603 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/program-helps-kids-communicate-t1317.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/world-records-tumble-as-melton-takes-on-the-globe-t1316.htm Admin Melton Times (UK) - 17 Dec 2008 Quote:WEDNESDAY, 4pm: Swimming sensation Richard Hudson continues to improve with age after breaking an astonishing four world records. Richard, from Scalford, and Andy Banks, from Harby, gave the borough a strong presence in the 23-strong British team which travelled to the fourth Down's Syndrome World Swimming Championships in Portugal.... read more... News Watch Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:49:08 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/world-records-tumble-as-melton-takes-on-the-globe-t1316.htm#12602 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/world-records-tumble-as-melton-takes-on-the-globe-t1316.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/feathers-fly-after-magpie-stoush-turns-ugly-t1315.htm Admin Geelong Advertiser (Aus) - 18 Dec 2008 Quote:THE case of a stoush between two Collingwood supporters in which one was assaulted, sent a ripple of mirth through Geelong Magistrates' Court yesterday.... ....The court heard the assault took place during the St Kilda versus Collingwood AFL finals match at the MCG on September 13 when Justin Witcombe became angry over comments made by fellow cheer squad member, Luke Carolan in relation to a boy with Down syndrome.... read more... News Watch Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:47:32 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/feathers-fly-after-magpie-stoush-turns-ugly-t1315.htm#12601 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/feathers-fly-after-magpie-stoush-turns-ugly-t1315.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/we-need-40000-to-save-marie-t1314.htm Admin The Falkirk Herald (UK) - 23 Dec 2008 Quote:TIME is running out for a bubbly teen who needs a life-saving operation. After suffering a number of strokes, Marie Lochrie (17) was recently diagnosed with the very rare condition Moyamoya and her only chance of survival is complex surgery. But this comes at a cost – around £40,000 if Marie, who also has Down Syndrome, is to be treated in the USA, where the only known specialists work... read more... News Watch Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:44:49 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/we-need-40000-to-save-marie-t1314.htm#12600 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/we-need-40000-to-save-marie-t1314.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/omg-could-it-get-any-worse-t1304.htm Amarlismum http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2007/09/school_of_shock_photo_essay_1.html?welcome=true I just gotta say WTF News Watch Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:38:55 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/omg-could-it-get-any-worse-t1304.htm#12535 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/omg-could-it-get-any-worse-t1304.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/dan-drinker-hits-new-york-t1305.htm Amarlismum http://dandrinker.blogspot.com/2008/12/dan-hits-new-york-city.html]]> Inspiring Stories for New Parents Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:37:24 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/dan-drinker-hits-new-york-t1305.htm#12538 http://www.dsdownunder.com/inspiring-stories-for-new-parents-f52/dan-drinker-hits-new-york-t1305.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/questions-about-down-syndrome-f1/age-and-weight-t162.htm MillyMoo
Emily was born at 38 weeks.
She was 3.2kgs (7lb), 47 cm long, HC 32cm.

THEN, I went from that to have a huge 9lb 2oz Hippo! haha
I can only imagine how big this one will be! ]]> Questions about Down Syndrome Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:09:22 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/questions-about-down-syndrome-f1/age-and-weight-t162.htm#588 http://www.dsdownunder.com/questions-about-down-syndrome-f1/age-and-weight-t162.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/new-era-new-worry-t1298.htm Amarlismum http://www.newsweek.com/id/172564?from=rss]]> News Watch Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:45:03 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/new-era-new-worry-t1298.htm#12498 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/new-era-new-worry-t1298.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/seclusion-rooms-t1299.htm Amarlismum
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/12/17/seclusion.rooms/]]> News Watch Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:57:02 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/seclusion-rooms-t1299.htm#12499 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/seclusion-rooms-t1299.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/children-with-disabilities-arrested-t1297.htm Amarlismum http://wcco.com/crime/children.disabilities.arrested.2.886567.html]]> News Watch Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:01:49 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/children-with-disabilities-arrested-t1297.htm#12487 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/children-with-disabilities-arrested-t1297.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/ageing-with-down-s-t1287.htm Admin DNA Daily News and Analysis (India) - 14 Dec 2008 Quote:The current generation of people with Down’s Syndrome — an abnormality that causes developmental and physical disabilities — will be the first to survive its parents. But how do parents arrange for financial, residential and caretaker needs? Kareena N Gianani reports read more... News Watch Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:08:26 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/ageing-with-down-s-t1287.htm#12456 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/ageing-with-down-s-t1287.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/don-t-let-down-those-with-down-syndrome-urge-experts-t1294.htm Admin Khaleej Times Online (Gulf) - 3 Dec 2008 Quote:DUBAI - Seeking acceptance of people with Down Syndrome in the mainstream society, the UAE Down Syndrome Association will be visiting 70 schools over the next two years to raise awareness and sensitising people not to look down upon those suffering from it. read more... News Watch Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:49:11 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/don-t-let-down-those-with-down-syndrome-urge-experts-t1294.htm#12465 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/don-t-let-down-those-with-down-syndrome-urge-experts-t1294.htm http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/amy-s-medal-haul-inspires-mum-s-mission-t1289.htm Admin thisisplymouth.co.uk (UK) - 13 Dec 2008 Quote:THE mother of an international swimmer is on a mission after her daughter swam to four medals at a major tournament. Breaststroke specialist Amy Croker, 18, won two bronzes, a silver and a gold at the Down's Syndrome World Championships in Portugal. She took part in both individual and teams events for Great Britain. read more... News Watch Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:45:58 GMT http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/amy-s-medal-haul-inspires-mum-s-mission-t1289.htm#12459 http://www.dsdownunder.com/news-watch-f4/amy-s-medal-haul-inspires-mum-s-mission-t1289.htm