School’s out! Lazy mornings, sunny afternoons, and family adventures are on the horizon. But for parents of children with Down syndrome, the long summer break can also bring a question: how do we keep our kids learning, engaged, and moving forward when the structured school day disappears? The “summer slide”—where children can lose some of […]

For expectant parents, the journey through pregnancy is filled with anticipation, excitement, and often, a series of important health decisions. One area that consistently receives attention is prenatal screening – tests offered during pregnancy to assess the chances of certain genetic conditions in the developing baby. Among these, screening for Down syndrome is common. Now, […]

New research is shedding more light on the developmental landscape for children with Down syndrome, highlighting an increased likelihood of them also having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These conditions, when occurring alongside a primary diagnosis like Down syndrome, are often referred to as comorbidities. For parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers, this […]