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If your child is treated with stimulants for ADHD please read this
There are many children with a diagnosis of ADHD, some concurrent with other issues. A new study from the American Heart Association however is showing that a basic test should be done on our kids taking stimulants for their ADHD. The American Heart Association believes that all of the estimated 2.5 million children taking ADHD …
Alaska’s Governor has 5th child, a son with down syndrome
Governor Palin, Congratulations to you and your husband and happy birth day to Trig Paxon Van Palin! With that, we take this opportunity to also welcome you to the amazing country of Holland. You’re very familiar with the Italy tour (having four older children) and I want to assure you that your time in our …
A ‘Noble’ idea
I was pointed to Pamela Wilson’s post at Bella Online. In this post on the passing of Melissa Riggio (daughter of Barnes and Noble CEO Steve Riggio) I mention this because I was moved by the idea and I think some of you might be interested in participating in the tribute as well… Some family and affiliate …
In Memoriam…
On March 29th I shared an article that was published in National Geographic Kids site. It was about this remarkable young woman Melissa who wrote about being a normal teen who happened to have an extra chromosome. I thought it was a remarkable testament not only to what a remarkable young woman she was – …
World Down Syndrome Day
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. Did you know that today was specifically chosen because Down Syndrome (trisomy 21) is caused by a triplication (3) of the 21st chromosome (21) hence 3/21. Brilliantly subtle if you ask me. I learned this by reading an article written by an Australian Senator Sue Boyce. As the mother …
What Marlee Matlin taught me by dancing
I am something of a tv addict. One of the shows I love is Dancing with the Stars. Part of what draws me to it probably has something to do with the fact that for some reason my husband is willing to watch it with me. But I do get some satisfaction from watching people …
Chris Burke Rings NASDAQ Bell for World Down Syndrome Day
© 2008, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. Reprinted with permission. Chris Burke (also known as Corky from the TV Series, “Life Goes On”) helps the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) kicks off the celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st by presiding over the closing bell. The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a …
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