This puts Hillerstrom, chief executive of the Down syndrome research organization LuMind IDSC, and other advocacy groups in the unusual position of being odds with prominent experts in the field.

Social media users are encountering video with text overlay such as, "Is Down syndrome a deal breaker ... Accounts also include links to Telegram groups, a social media and instant messaging ...

Another well-known account, with more than 100,000 followers, claimed to raise money for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), one of the nation's leading advocacy groups. But the videos it ...

There is no way to prevent or cure Down syndrome. But through education, support groups and the right team of health care providers, a child with Down syndrome can go on to succeed, achieve and ...

Each year on March 21, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) marks a global day of awareness and education about the genetic condition. The goal is to "help people understand and support those with Down ...

Taylor Freeman, a young Black woman with Down syndrome, also joined the focus groups, helping to create the face and body sculpt, NDSS' Michelle Sagan told CBS News. Like last year, the new doll's ...

One of the world’s largest footwear companies is developing a shoe specifically tailored to the needs of people with Down syndrome. Adidas said it is ... many needs around the world in different ...

and so at least 6 children of varying age groups in a month. Those that have the obvious signs of Down syndrome come earlier because the mother cannot cope, especially if they have comorbid ...