Tag: Nutrition and Physical Fitness and Down syndrome

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Acrocyanosis

Acrocyanosis is the bluish discoloration of the extremities (usually the hands and/or feet) due to decreased oxygen being delivered to

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Planet Puberty

Planet Puberty is a resource designed to guide parents of individuals with intellectual disabilities through their child’s puberty journey. Topics

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Getting an EEG

This Getting an EEG visual opens in new window explains what happens when we have an electroencephalogram (EEG) done. It

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Getting an X-ray

This Getting an X-Ray visual explains what happens when we get an x-ray. This visual can help individuals with Down syndrome know

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Eating Refusal

We received the following question: I have a son with Down syndrome. He had testicular cancer in his late 20s.

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Proprioceptive Input

Many individuals with Down syndrome (DS) experience difficulty with their proprioceptive system. The proprioceptive sensors in our body are responsible

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