Published July 11, 2025 · Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Cortical visual impairment (CVI)—a neurological condition affecting how the brain processes visual information—is now recognized as the most common cause of childhood visual impairment in the U.S. Yet its occurrence alongside Down syndrome (DS) remains underdiagnosed. A new case series in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience explores […]

When Rachel was born, the world didn’t just question her future—it questioned whether her mother was capable of giving her one. Laura, a young woman with Down syndrome, faced a storm of doubt. Doctors warned her. Social workers advised against it. Everyone seemed to have a reason why she couldn’t be a mother. “She won’t […]

Two new studies, one focused on children with complex medical needs and the other on adults, shed fresh light on how widespread and serious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections can be and the unique susceptibility infants born with Down syndrome may have. Children with Complex Medical Conditions Face Highest RSV Hospitalization Risk A study published […]