In the News - April 2012

Every month I compile a list of the stories I post on Down Wit Dat's Facebook page. They are stories of inclusion, of advocacy, of education, of hope and of love.  These are from the month of April.

Legend:

AUDIO	indicates an audio clip
BLOG	indicates a blog post
EVENT	indicates a scheduled event - NEW!
LINKS	indicates links or resource materials
PHOTOS	indicates photos
STUDY	indicates a study
THREAD	indicates an online discussion thread - NEW!
VIDEO	indicates a video

	Understanding and Treating the Cognitive Dysfunction of Down Syndrome
	Sensory Integration for Children with Autism:  Proprioception System Explained
	Outrage as sister with Down syndrome barred from Canada
	Employers welcoming people with Down Syndrome with open arms
	Why So Many Babies are Still Being Born With Down Syndrome
	Mother's Down Syndrome Memoir on Sale Today
	Popcorn Success Story highlights disability summit
BLOG	Look at me while I misunderstand you: an Aspie/NT morning
	'Roo's a lucky boy then?  Baby Kangaroo forms amazing friendship with Down's Syndrome Teen
	My Baby with Down Syndrome:  Finding Beauty in the Unexpected
	Scientists find First Definitive Genetic Links to Autism
BLOG	Good Article in Defense of Extended Breastfeeding
	Teenager with Down's Syndrome targeted by "Internet Trolls"
BLOG	Anti-Bullying Reading Recommendations for Children and Teens
EVENT	Down Wit Dat's T-21 Blog Hop
BLOG	Mosaic Down Syndrome -  Still Learning
THREAD	I am the Mother of fraternal twins, one who has Down Syndrome.
BLOG	Just the Facts
BLOG	21+21+21 =?
	Pageant celebrates spirit of girls with disabilities
	How to Teach the 5 Senses to Kids
	Special Dreams Farm offers life skills to special-needs adults
EVENT	Speaker at Holland Bloorview May 10th
	Kindergarten classmates find Gretchen Coon is a lot like themselves
EVENT	To "I Wish I Didn't Have Aspergers": An #AutismPositivity2012 Flash Blog Event
BLOG	10 Things You should Know About Your First Week of Breastfeeding
BLOG	Things You Should Know about a Heart Mom
	Defying the Odds
	Facebook Blocks Account over Special Olympics Photos
	Down Syndrome Prom King Wins by Landslide
BLOG	"I don't care what I have as long as it's healthy"
	Even if it takes awhile, love finds a way
	A Theater Class where All are Able
	How to Teach Kids About Matching Numbers
BLOG	Sibling Love
VIDEO	The Frog Princes

Down Wit Dat hosted the second T-21 Blog Hop on April 21.  Don't miss our next one on May 21!


...And that's the news.  Keep the stories and information coming!