Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by abnormal cell division during the early stages of the development of the foetus. [iStockphoto] You might have seen some children or even adults with ...

Although there is no cure, with proper supportive care, children with this condition can lead long and fulfilling lives. As ...

A century after Down syndrome was first described ... devoted much of his professional life to children with mental retardation. Early in his career, Down served as medical superintendent at ...

The genetic cause for the most common type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome has been identified in mice by researchers at UCL, the ...

The youngest of five children ... cannot understand why midwives were so negative about the condition when she was pregnant. She found out Jaxon might have Down's syndrome after being persuaded ...

Bartels said she wrote "Up with Averi" for children, family members, educators and caregivers who may not understand Down syndrome, a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in ...