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Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)
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Down syndrome is the common name for the disorder known as Trisomy 21, an extra chromosome in the 21st pair.

Top Three Children's Books About Down Syndrome
In the old days, children’s books tried to show that children who were “different” were “special.” The most attractive thing about these books about Down syndrome is that they’re not about Down’s at all—in fact, it’s not even mentioned. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.

Caring for a Child with Down Syndrome
Clear, plain-language information from Your Family Doctor, provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Disability Solutions
Newsletters in PDF format on topics related to Down syndrome.

Downs City
Information affecting the Down syndrome community: events, marketplace, directory of support groups.

Down Syndrome WWW Page
Provides information, links, essays, answers FAQs, and has a specialty toy store.

Finding Out Your Child Has Down Syndrome
Clear, plain-language information from Your Family Doctor, provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

March of Dimes Fact Sheet: Down Syndrome
Comprehensive information on all aspects of the disorder.

Mosaic Down Syndrome (MDS) Page
Offers FAQs, personal stories, journal articles, message board, and Web Ring links.

National Down Syndrome Society
Comprehensive site offering education, research, advocacy, news, bookstore, and links.

National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
Comprehensive information on the disorder. Available in Spanish.

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