BioEd Online

Rosa Rocha discusses day-to-day challenges, realities, and rewards of raising a Down Syndrome child, as well as sources of information and support.

Nirupama Madduri, MD, addresses some key topics confronted by families with Down Syndrome children, and the healthcare providers with whom they work.

Carlos A. Bacino, MD, covers the background and incidence rates of Down Syndrome, its genetic causes and impacts, and the health issues associated with this condition.

Brendan Lee, MD, PhD, discusses the genetics of osteoporosis and brittle bone disease.

Arthur L. Beaudet, MD, gives a research presentation on the causes, prevalence, impacts and treatment of autism.

Sakira U. Peters, PhD, explains the traits and diagnosis of autism, and current research being conducted to learn more about this disorder.

M. Paige Powell, PhD, talks about different types of stress and typical responses to them, with particular emphasis on stresses for parents and families of children with developmental disorders.

Huda Y. Zoghbi, MD, addresses the neurological disease known as Rett Syndrome, including the causes, symptoms, treatments and current research in the field.

James Lupski, MD, PhD, explains the genetics of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Daniel G. Glaze, MD, discusses the significance of sleep in our daily lives; and the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of common sleep disorders; particularly among children and teens.