Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support GroupRiverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support Group Web SiteWhy Is Periodontal Disease More Prevalent and More Severe in People with Down Syndrome- January 30, 2008 Periodontal disease has been found to be significantly more prevalent and more severe in people with Down syndrome. A series of studies have reported a prevalence of between 58% and 96% for persons younger than 35 years of age. This phenomenon cannot simply be attributed to poor oral hygiene. The etiology of periodontal disease in persons with Down syndrome is complex. In recent years, much focus has been placed on the altered immune response resulting from the underlying genetic disorder. This.http://www.altonweb.com/cs/downsyndrome/periodontal.html What General Educators Have to Say About Successfully Including Students with Down Syndrome in Their Classes- January 8, 2008 The purpose of this study was to review the instructor and classroom management procedures of those general education teachers involved in the inclusion of children with Down syndrome who have been rated as successful by the children's parents. Using a parent affiliate list provided by the National Down Syndrome Society, 250 questionnaires were mailed to families in the United States. From this group, 195 parents indicated that they thought their children were included successfully, and they...http://www.altonweb.com/cs/downsyndrome/including.html |