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All blog posts represent the experience or opinions of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte.

Though information presented in Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte blog posts is authentic to the best of the organization’s knowledge, each post is still subject to errors or absence of key information. As such, articles on the DSA of Greater Charlotte blog are provided for support or informational purposes only and the organization encourages readers to conduct their own independent research and to consult a professional before undertaking any changes to their child’s healthcare or education. The DSA of Greater Charlotte reserves the right to change how to present or manage information on the blog.

WCNC’s Charlotte Today Interview

We had the privilege of hosting three remarkable guests on WCNC’s Charlotte Today program. They discussed Down Syndrome Awareness Month and our upcoming Buddy Walk. When...

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Tyler Millard Album Release Party

Oak Ridge-based artist, Tyler Millard, is set to release his first solo album, “UnderBite,” on October 27, 2023. To celebrate his ten-track debut as a singer/song-writ...

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Individuals with Down Syndrome are NOT Always Happy: This is How You Can Help

Guest blogger Michele Mattox provides lots of essential and sage advice to help address mental health challenges for our loved ones with Down syndrome If you have lived with s...

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How physical therapy can help children with Down syndrome

Pediatric physical therapists are movement specialists who work with children of all ages and all medical conditions. One of our main overarching goals is to help progress a c...

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Better Together: Donuts & Coffee for a Cause

When Meg Robertson opened her garage door this morning, she expected to find a friend who’d driven up to join her for a walk as Meg recovered from a double […]...

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What Is a Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician and How Can They Help My Child with Down Syndrome?

By Dr.Shruti Mittal, MD FAAP Dr. Mittal is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician in Charlotte, North Carolina specializing in child development, developmental and behavi...

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Are Your Child’s Sleep Issues Keeping You Up at Night? Read This…

One of the most frequent culprits of angst and worry for parents of children with Down syndrome is sleep. We worry they aren’t sleeping well, or long enough, or that [&helli...

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“The Peanut Butter Falcon” is a sweet portrayal of love, family, and ability

by Alicia Robbins A man with Down syndrome hands a drawing to an elderly lady in a nursing home. The drawing depicts the man trading his pudding in exchange for […]...

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North Carolina Scholarship and Grant Programs Providing More Education Options for Children with Special Needs

Earlier this summer, Christa Robaina, Charlotte chapter chair and a parent mentor for The Autism Community in Action, wrote an article for Charlotte Parent Magazine about her...

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