My husband and I attended a Shabbaton a couple of months ago. The theme of this Shabbaton was not related to special needs at all. On Motzei Shabbos, during Melave Malka, one of the weekend’s most dynamic speakers got up to give his closing remarks.

Shimmy is a 26-year-old delightful young man who has Down syndrome.  He has been functioning at a very high level and was very involved in the day hab program he was attending. 

Mazel tov! A simcha! On January 6th 2012 our Chesky was born. The family was overjoyed. Our youngest at the time was almost four years old and both my husband and I, and our kids, were thanking Hashem for this additional gift.

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the way the body uses food for energy. Food is mostly converted to sugar that is carried in the blood stream and delivered to the body’s cells.

With improvements in medical care, we now celebrate a life expectancy of nearly 60 years for individuals with Down syndrome.  With improved survival, healthcare providers need to learn how to address common chronic health concerns in adults with Down syndrome, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Thyroid dysfunction is the most common of endocrine abnormalities in children with Down syndrome. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, just below the voice box (larynx).

The current publication focuses on Endocrine Disorders in children and young adults with Down Syndrome. Parents often ask: what is an endocrinologist, and why would any child be referred to a pediatric endocrinologist?

Dearest Past Self, You were so innocent and young, How could you have known, With the years come maturity, Oh, how you have grown.