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Down Syndrome
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Down Syndrome: Health Issues 
 Articles, controversies, and a comprehensive list of other sites on the topic. Maintained by a pediatrician whose child has Down Syndrome. Searchable. http://www.ds-health.com/ Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Jun 19, 2004 MedlinePlus: Down Syndrome
Collection of links to material about Down syndrome, a "set of mental and physical symptoms that result from having an extra copy of Chromosome 21." Topics include overviews, screening, and coping. Also includes links to related research and organizations. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/downsyndrome.html Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Oct 9, 2006 National Down Syndrome Society
Website for this organization whose mission is "to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families through national leadership in education, research and advocacy." Provides publications, policy action alerts, news, links to local organizations throughout the U.S., a message board, and sections on health, development, and education. Includes some Spanish-language materials. http://www1.ndss.org/ Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated May 26, 2008 National Institute of Child Health & Human Development: Down Syndrome
Fact sheet about Down syndrome, a "set of mental and physical symptoms that result from having an extra copy of Chromosome 21." Discusses signs and symptoms of Down syndrome, treatment, and who is at risk. Includes links to related information, including a basic explanation of chromosomes. From the National Institutes of Health. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/Down_Syndrome.cfm Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Oct 10, 2006 |
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