Down syndrome is characterized as a genetic disorder that is associated with the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This extra chromosome is…
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Down Syndrome and Obesity
Obesity has been a rising trend in America (Rubin, Rimmer, Chicoine, Braddock, & McGuire, 1998). The prevalence of obesity from 2015 to 2016 was 39.8%…
Down Syndrome in Art Forms Throughout the Ages
Art is a very galvanizing force that is often used to represent and preserve a piece of society. It is often examined and analyzed by…
What is Down Syndrome?
What exactly is Down Syndrome? What makes people with Down Syndrome different than those without Down Syndrome? What makes them the same? What causes Down…
The Link Between Dementia and Down Syndrome
Imagine what it would be like to start to losing the mosaic of memories that makes you who you are. Imagine what it would be…
Music: A Melodic Therapy for the Mind
Music has always popularly been viewed as an emotional medium. It affects our mood, emotions, and feelings, but on the contrary, can also affect our…
A Reflection of Day and Night: Down Syndrome and Sleep
“But I’m not tired” is a common sentence heard by parents as they attempt to tuck their children into bed after a long day. As…
Representation of Down Syndrome in the Media
On February 7th, Gerber announced that their new “spokesbaby” will be Lucas Warren. Lucas will be Gerber’s first spokesbaby to possess down syndrome in the…
Looking Towards the Future: Employment for People with Down Syndrome
Three years ago I began my undergraduate career at a university uncertain about what I wanted to study. My family chastised my indecisiveness and would…
False Images: A Case of Down Syndrome and Mental Illness
Small chin. Slanted eyes. A tender and pleasant smile. When you type “down syndrome (DS)” into any search engine, these are the first images you…