Episode 106: Down Syndrome

Photo credits (left to right): Nicole Williams, Lisa Underwood, Sabrina Bean, Anne Hathorn

Join the Conversation tonight, Tuesday, October 8th at 6pm ET as Laura and Carmela talk about Down syndrome, our most common chromosomal variation. We'll hear from Pediatric Genetics Specialist Dr. Melissa Crenshaw, who will bring us up to speed on the latest research in genetic testing, and explain the new science that could potentially silence the extra chromosome in Down syndrome. Then we'll meet Anne Hathorn and Lisa Underwood, two mothers who are raising children with Down's, who will share their experiences as we ask the question: is it the chromosome that needs to be silenced? Or the stigma surrounding it? We'll also learn what resources and support are available nationally, statewide, and right here in Sarasota through Manasota BUDS.

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Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or online at wslr.org tonight, Tuesday, October 8th at 6:00pm ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information or to submit questions for our hosts our our guest, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, or on our facebook page at facebook.com/maternallyyours.

Maternally Yours, 

Cheryl, Carmela, Ryan and Laura