Blog For Down Syndrome

It took us a few years to reach the conclusion that our son with Down Syndrome also has autism spectrum disorder. He was reaching developmental milestones up until 3-4 years of age and then actually seemed to regress in areas of eating, communication and socializing.

I wish we had seen an article like this one on the Kennedy Krieger web site back then 12 years ago. It really rings true for us and I hope others will find it useful.
Great article on the Kennedy Krieger website

(text copied from Yahoo Group web site)
The Down Syndrome & Autistic Spectrum (ds-autism) listserv is a discussion list for families, parents, and professionals interested in this dual diagnosis.Topics include medical, educational, and family concerns in a free, and open forum
(Click here to go the Yahoo Group Site)
The list is a program of Creating Solutions (www.creating-solutions.info) and managed by volunteers: Joan Guthrie Medlen, Donna Duffey, and Mary Beth Pilewski Paul.

The list is the inauguarl service of The Down Syndrome & Autism Internet Information Center. For more information about the Center, visit: http://www.disabilitysolutions.org/ds-autism_center.htm