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New Research into Learning difficulties in Down Syndrome
Researchers from Stamford university recently discovered that learning delay is often associated with deficits in the memory centres, making it difficult for the brain to collect and make use of experiences in a way necessary to form new memories and underpin the development of learning. The new study, in mice, pinpoints the key defects in the brain, and suggests a possible way to tackle them. The full article can be read here
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An expectant Parents Story
Myself and my wife are expecting our first baby in about 3 weeks time and the baby has Down Syndrome. I started writing a blog in April this year to document how I and my wife were feeling etc and I have now written 3 articles. I am continuing to add to this blog as the weeks tick by and have published the link to my family and friends (via Facebook and word of mouth) to increase the level of awareness around Down Syndrome.
I hope it will help anyone in the same situation as ourselves who receive the diagnosis pre-natally. I also hope to maintain the blog throughout the early months/years of the little one's life, if I can use it to improve understanding amongst my peers then I think its all the better for everyone so feel free to use my posts as you wish. Myself and my wife Michelle look forward to becoming a part of the community.
You can access the blog by clicking Parents Blog
