Riza Reji is in her mid-20s and is affected by Down Syndrome. Yet, she did not let that deter her dreams and ambitions and has passionately followed her heart. Today, Riza is a trained dancer (from Shiamak Davar Dance Company) and theatre (with Chrysalis Performing Art Centre). Besides these, Riza also loves to listen to … Read more
The new pediatric unit, is an addition to the already existing exercise therapy unit and neuro physiotherapy unit in the university. Department of physiotherapy department at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU) has launched pediatrics physiotherapy unit in its DPSRU campus. This unit would treat children with cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome by … Read more
Researchers have not yet been able to figure out why this syndrome occurs. (Image: Thinkstock via IE) World Down Syndrome Day 2021: World Down Syndrome Day is observed on March 21 every year, with an aim to spread awareness about the Down syndrome which has always been a part of the human condition. Down syndrome … Read more
Brian Chicoine, MD, medical director, Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center, Park Ridge, IL. Nicholas Breitnauer, MD, Denver Health. Michelle Sie Whitten, president, CEO, Global Down Syndrome Foundation; Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome Workgroup. Karen Gaffney, president, Karen Gaffney Foundation. Beverly Johnson, actress/model; advocate and international spokesperson, Global Down Syndrome Foundation. … Read more