Down Syndrome
Recent studies from University of Glasgow add new data to Down syndrome
Published in Genetics and Environmental Law Weekly, September 12th, 2009
According to recent research published in the Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, "An increased life expectancy for young adults with Down syndrome has coincided with legislative changes to improve access to housing and employment. This study explores the values and beliefs of mothers of young adults with Down syndrome currently involved in supporting their offspring in the possible transition from dependence to independence."
"Eight mothers of young adults with Down syndrome were interviewed and the results were thematically analysed using the qualitative approach, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The mothers described...
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