Rene is on FaceBook!! www.facebook.com/upsyndrome WATCH IT ON THE DOCUMENTARY CHAN, MON, DEC 13TH 2010 @ 2:00AM CENTRAL! DISH NETWORK CH 197 AND DIRECTV CHAN 263…PLAY INSTANTLY ON NETFLIX NOW!! ADD TO YOUR QUEUE HERE: www.netflix.com …FULL LENGTH DVD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT www.trisomyfilms.com PART 1 OF 2. © 2000. UP SYNDROME won the Grand Prize at director Kevin “Clerks” Smith’s Movies Askew contest in 2006 and screened at the Slamdance Film Festival 2001. This is a shortened version of a longer 82-minute film titled UP SYNDROME, which is a multi-award-winning documentary that has garnered international acclaim as one of the most honest portrayals of Down’s Syndrome ever committed to film. Synopsis: “University of Texas student Duane Graves chronicles his charismatic childhood chum Rene Moreno, a San Antonio native with Down Syndrome, in this playful, stirring, remarkably unique portrait documentary.” Look for their other short works on their YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/dignan00 or visit www.greeksproductions.com for more information! TAGS: down’s syndrome down view askew san antonio texas alamo spurs pee wee herman kevin smith clerks award corky life goes on

Scientists have known for some time that Down Syndrome, the most common chromosomal abnormality, is caused by an additional chromosome #21. However, new fetal stem cell research is demonstrating that it is not only the presence of this additional chromosome, but also what the genes are missing, that may impede the development of a Down Syndrome brain.All 50 Secrets of the Sequence videos have an accompanying classroom-tested lesson that encourages students to further explore the video topics. Each lesson includes background information, state and national science standards, discussion questions and answers, teacher notes and an activity that will ensure a hands-on, “minds-on” experience. To see lessons for this series, visit www.pubinfo.vcu.edu
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Question by Abidur Rahman: Why is the letter “d” capitalized in the name of the genetic disease, “Down syndrome?”?
I am doing a take home test about genetic diseases, and 1 of the genetic diseases on the take home test is Down syndrome. I am just curious.

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Answer by dan the man
Named after John Down who first described the symptoms.

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Question by mixedhoney03: Did you get the test that determines if your baby , will have”Down Syndrome” or Spinal defects?
Do you feel its kinda selfish if you don’t?

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Answer by My Two Girls
Why wouldn’t you? Can’t they fix some spinal defects while the baby is sill in the womb?

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See the wonderful abilities and potential of people with Down syndrome. From infancy to adulthood, this 2008 video showcases individuals with Down syndrome living their lives to the fullest and doing things “not thought possible” — using sign language, swimming, giving a school report, dancing, gossiping, holding a job and giving a speech. Made especially for new parents of a child with Down syndrome, this is for anyone who wants a current, accurate look at Down syndrome today. Produced by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas, dsact.com.
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explanation about genetic abnormality which cause down’s syndrome
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Question by carlita: what would be a good thesis statement for a research paper on “down syndrome”?
i need help on that..anyone, please!

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Answer by TruthB
Down Syndrome: Education and proper care improves quality of life.

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The woman who portrayed a character with Down Syndrome on the Fox animated comedy “Family Guy,” enraging Sarah Palin, actually has Down Syndrome and says the former Alaska Governor needs to lighten up. (Feb. 19)
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Question by batflyz2: Do People Still Call People With Down Syndrome “Mongoloids”?
I’m asking out of mere curiousity. is the term mongoloid meant to be a joke or is it serious?

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Answer by Kathryn R
The OLD fashion term came from the fact that people with Downs syndrome had facial features that made them look like the Mongoloid race from Eastern Russia or what was than called the USSR. When they found the reason for the Syndrome they changed the name and now it known by that. Back before people knew better it was a serious classification for people with that type of Developmental delays.

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Question by Question Queen ?: Why do people consider people with Down Syndrome “a Mongoloid”?
I thought Mongoloid was descendents from Mongolia or Asia. Why do people refer to people with Down Syndrome as a Mongoloid? Is it because they have Asian-looking eyes?

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Answer by Danagasta
That was exactly why they used the term. It’s outdated now, as you probably know.

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Question by intellectual dude: Is it rude to ask a person, “Do you have down syndrome”?
I met someone to sell them a computer I had advertised on the internet. Through e-mail and on the phone he appeared to be normal. When I finally met him though, at first I thought that maybe he might have down syndrome. But then I thought maybe not, since he was tall, had a job, and drove an SUV. But then I heard the way he talked. It sounded kind of like how Corky Thatcher talks, but he also used colloquial speech like I have never heard people with down syndrome use. He said

“It was all bikes and sh*t. That’s all it was. It was crazy.”

But then he said he was buying the computer for his daughter, which also made me think that he did not have down syndrome.

I’m very curious as to whether or not this guy has down syndrome. I was thinking of emailing him after our meeting, to ask him if he had down syndrome, but I didn’t know if it was rude. Now I’m going to meet up with him again to sell him something else. Would it be rude to ask him if he has down syndrome?
Ok, so how can I find out about this guy. There’s got to be a way of finding out then just asking him right out like that. Maybe if I worded it differently?

Shouldn’t people with down syndrome be proud of who they are anyway? They shouldn’t have to hide it, and we shouldn’t have to pretend they aren’t what they are.
I’m just interested in people with down syndrome in general. I thought that it would be great to find out that this guy had down syndrome. I want to see how far people with down syndrome have come in society. Maybe they have invented advanced medications now so that these people are no longer mentally handicapped?
No, I wouldn’t be offended if someone asked me if I had down syndrome. I would either know they were joking, or I would be freaked out and try to find out if I had it or not.

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Answer by Tracy M
Yes it would be very rude.

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Question by Joymash: Is there a treatment for “Down Syndrome” kids? Which is the best Special School for suc h kids? India, abroad?

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Answer by to tell ya the truth………..
Our Pastor didn’t “SEND” his child anywhere.
We all love her very much and a “special” school was never in question. a Downs child is is very sensitive and extraordinarily loving and kind and very trusting.This child’s needs are more patience, More family time and more love … not a “home” or a special school. I think you are just asking a question to find out,
not that you are considering it,Good luck with your continued search

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