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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.

Common Sleep Challenges in Children With Down Syndrome (And What to Do About Them)

by Lisa Smalls Quality sleep is particularly hard to achieve for children with Down syndrome, where symptoms often persist into adulthood. According to the National Institute ...

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To My Son’s School on World Down Syndrome Day

Written by Victoria Vila March 21, 2019 World Down Syndrome Day Dear 4th Grade Scholars: Today, Thursday March 21, is the day when people around the world advocate for the [&h...

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Braces and Expanders: A Parent’s Journey for Her Son With Down Syndrome

By Marilyn Wallace Most, if not all, children with Down syndrome are born with a high narrow palate in their mouths.  This is due to inadequate development of the facial [&he...

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Your Resilience Is Not Forgotten

By Laura Hayner People are always praising parents for their babies being good sleepers, great eaters, getting their first tooth, or hitting their developmental milestones, bu...

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The Birth of an Advocate

By Larina Pierce It started just over ten years ago with the birth of our first daughter, Camille, who has Down syndrome. When a child with special needs is born, […]...

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Dear Me

Dear Me: I know you just got that awful phone call.  The one that told you the news you didn’t want to hear.  Your sweet, unborn baby, the baby you’ve […]...

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The Right Professional Will Make ALL the Difference

Finding the right professional team is critical to the success of your Special Needs Plan.  “Success” of a Special Needs Plan should be defined as having clarity regardin...

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Make a New Friend!

Make a New Friend Today; especially if they have Down Syndrome!...

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Why hire someone with Down syndrome?

Employing people with Down syndrome (Ds) is more than just about doing good; it's about doing what's doing good for your business....

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