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Current Research in Down Syndrome

Editor’s note: In the last year, I’ve seen several newspaper articles with headlines that suggest a “cure” for Down syndrome is within reach. If you read beyond the headlines, you understand that it’s really not happening tomorrow or even next year. But, not everyone reads beyond the headlines and sometimes well-intentioned friends, family members and…

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Future for Aspergers Children

Prognosis  There is some evidence that kids with ASPERGERS may see a lessening of symptoms as they mature. Up to 20% of kids may no longer meet the diagnostic criteria as grown-ups, although social and communication difficulties may persist. As of 2006, no studies addressing the long-term outcome of people with ASPERGERS are available and…