The new autistic Barbie joins an existing line of diverse dolls, including those with Down syndrome, diabetes and more. See ...

When 3-year-old Olivia, who has Down syndrome, refused to brush her teeth, her 11-year-old brother Joseph stepped into help.

Sumner County photographer Stephanie Mullowney Donahoe uses her camera to advocate for people with disabilities, inspired by ...

With early intervention, multidisciplinary therapy and training, children with special needs can mainstream themselves, says ...

One non-profit is dedicated to improving the lives of people with Down Syndrome and their families. The Down Syndrome Association of Central New Jersey is a vital resource for families who receive a ...

When a family couldn't find a Catholic school for their son with Down syndrome, they created One Classroom and transformed ...

In “Rocío and Me,” directed by Louise Monlaü, twenty-nine-year-old Rocío finds solace with an artistic-swimming team whose members also have Down syndrome.The story behind the film.

When we think about Down syndrome, heart issues-and learning challenges often steal the spotlight, and we often think, maybe ...

Delivering a connection-building protein to star-shaped cells in the brain could reverse changes to neural circuits seen in ...

Characterized by an array of physical and intellectual symptoms, Down syndrome affects one in 700 babies today, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And though ...