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People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids

MONTROSE, Mo. — It took Samantha Lesmeister’s family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome.

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Man with Down syndrome indicted in separate slayings just 10 days apart

Nicholas ‘Smush’ Samudio was initially taken into custody when he fled from a stolen Chrysler 300 that law enforcement officials tried to stop hours after the second deadly shooting on Feb. 26.

Chicago Sun-Times

'My baby was just eight hours old when doctors realised horrifying diagnosis'

Just hours old, little Jacob was diagnoses with leukaemia

Manchester Evening News

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Car belonging to young man with Down Syndrome set alight in alleged arson

The vehicle was the only mode of transport available to 24-year-old Carter

Belfast Live

Mum knew what she had to do after 'surprising' birth of son

Melanie Bratuhins is now helping to shape the future for people like her son Bobby

Liverpool Echo

'I was treated like I had lost my child when they were diagnosed with Down's syndrome'

Lou Kennedy has joined forces with other mums with Down's syndrome children to strike a very different tone and talk about how their little ones can do everything their siblings and peers can

Wales Online

World Down’s Syndrome Day: ‘London’s care and education system is a cruel lottery’

Claire Farrington on her fight to give her son what he needs

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World Down Syndrome Day: 6 facts you should know

Around one in every 1,000 babies born in the UK is born with Down’s syndrome

Evening Standard

Manchester United partner with sock company Stand Out Socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

Man United are selling specially made socks with a unique design to raise funds for charity.

Manchester Evening News

Community support helps family navigate challenges of Down syndrome

The parents of a woman living with Down syndrome say they have seen major changes in attitudes towards the condition during their daughter's lifetime.

ABC News

A Perth Family Was Nearly Deported Bc Their Son Has Down Syndrome How Is This Still A Thing?

The family was told their son's disability made him a "burden to the taxpayer". JFC.

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A mom wanted one friend for her son. Thousands responded

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — During a lull in her overnight nursing shift last month, Donna Herter of St. Charles made a Facebook post about her 24-year-old son, Christian Bowers, who has Down syndrome.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Aneesh family facing deportation because of son's Down syndrome allowed to stay after minister intervenes

The parents of a little boy living with Down syndrome speak of their joy after the immigration minister intervened to stop their deportation.

ABC News

Perth family's desperate struggle to avoid deportation, all because their son has Down syndrome

This family has called Australia home for seven years but faces imminent deportation because their son has Down syndrome. And only the immigration minister can help.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Why can’t we be the hero?’: George Webster on acting, ambition, romance and big breaks

He is a CBeebies star, a Bafta winner, an author and an ambassador for people with Down’s syndrome. Is there anything George can’t do? Well, there is one thing, says his mother …

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway branch of Down's Syndrome Scotland enjoy clay get together

Children under the age of eight played with air dried clay whilst the older ones made and decorated plates at Clayworks at the Crichton Estate on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Strangers befriend man with Down Syndrome after mum shares heartbreaking message

A mum's faith in humanity has been restored after kind-hearted strangers turned out to play video games with her 24-year-old son who doesn't have many friends to hang out with

The Independent UK

Fox host blasted for saying Lego is ‘woke’ for having character with Down Syndrome

Fox host Jimmy Failla claims that the makers of Lego believe that products with certain identities come with a “built-in political orientation”

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Wales Online

Mum finds miracle MooGoo Soothing Baby Moisturiser eczema cream for baby who spent weeks in hospital

Little Gweni had a tough start to life

Zenger

T-Rell Pens ‘Letter To Jordan’ Inspired By His Son’s Battle With Cancer And Down Syndrome

T-Rell’s son, Jordan serves as an inspiration to the budding artists, who is currently working on, “Big Rell” project.

Dynamite News

Study: Weight Loss Can Be Early Predictor Of Alzheimer's Disease In People With Down Syndrome

Researchers revealed that unintentional weight loss in individuals with Down syndrome may signal the beginning of Alzheimer's disease long before usual cognitive symptoms like memory loss and dementia become apparent. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

Why being bilingual can open doors for children with developmental disabilities, not close them

When parents learn their child has a developmental disability, they often have questions about what their child may or may not be able to do.

Irish Mirror

As Tommy Tiernan hits the headlines again we recall five previous controversies he was embroiled in

The top comedian has been hot water a lot over the years

Glasgow Live

Meet the Glasgow grandfather bringing Christmas cheer to Blackhill residents with Santa's Grotto

Ian Clift has been lighting up his house during the festive season for the last 20 years and this year is no different, with the 59-year-old raising money for Down's Syndrome Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

Woman with Down’s syndrome loses court of appeal abortion law case

Heidi Crowter argued that the law was discriminatory and stigmatised disabled people

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