... there is an increase in size with the remaining units predominantly of the slow-twitch type (Campbell et al., 1973; Stahlberg and Fawcett, 1982). As will be discussed in the next section, these adaptations favour muscular endurance.
The new edition of this highly regarded book for parents of children with Down syndrome covers a number of important new developments in research and clinical practice that have occurred in the field in recent years.
People with Down syndrome are increasingly encouraged to participate in community activities, and effective patterns of movement need to be established during early childhood to aid their social integration and...
Parents, family members, individuals with Down syndrome, advocates, educators, and physicians will benefit from this peerless guide.
Spotlighting two of the most prevalent and most researched genetically based disabilities--Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome--this cutting-edge text clarifies the distinct speech and language issues associated with each disorder...
In this book, authors Jen Jacob and Mardra Sikora share their experiences and guide you through life with Ds with expert advice from diagnosis to adulthood.
In Choosing Down Syndrome, Chris Kaposy offers a carefully reasoned ethical argument in favor of choosing to have such a child.
The topic of this volume is of broad interest for the neuroscience community, because it tackles the concept of neurogenomics, that is, how the genome as a whole contributes to a neurodevelopmental cognitive disorders, such as DS, and thus ...
Discusses the effects of drug therapy on Down syndrome and examines the physical, motor, social, and intellectual development of children suffering from Down syndrome
Ce document tente de fournir la somme des informations recueillies par l'auteur sur les aspects psychologiques touchant les personnes atteintes du syndrome de Down.
MENTAL WELLNESS IN ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME is an upbeat, thoroughly readable guide, providing parents, mental health professionals, teachers, and caregivers the keys to understanding how to promote mental wellness...