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3 weeks ago

ECHO and 'Cops Care for Kids' come to aid of Staten Island girl in need of hydrotherapy

Rio Carrubba, an 11-year-old girl with Down Syndrome and heart issues, started hydrotherapy after heart surgery to improve her muscle strength, balance, and breathing.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

3 Texas teachers allegedly taped hands of student with Down syndrome and forced him to walk in circles for hours

Three staff members were arrested for allegedly abusing a student with Down syndrome by taping his hands and forcing him to walk in circles.
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

What is Mosaic Down syndrome? Parents share what life is like

Mosaic Down syndrome is a rare genetic condition where only some of a person’s cells have an extra copy of chromosome 21, presenting unique challenges and characteristics.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | My Brother Has Down Syndrome. This Is How People See Him.

Jonatas Rubert reflects on his experiences growing up with his brother Tiago, who has Down syndrome, and challenges societal perceptions that treat Tiago as different.
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fromIndependent
4 months ago

'We may not have known her potential' - mother says daughter with Down syndrome was given inaccurate school assessment

Calls for improved and flexible evaluations for children with intellectual disabilities based on a mother's experience with NEPS assessments.
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fromFastball On SI
5 months ago

Former Chicago White Sox Slugger Goes Viral After Incredibly Heartwarming Home Run

Jake Burger's inspiring moment: he hit his first Rangers home run wearing his daughter's hospital band following her successful heart surgery.
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

22 Brutally Honest Confessions From A Diagnosed Narcissist

The speaker expresses a complex view of their relationship with a girl with Down syndrome, highlighting feelings of love and superiority.
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