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Down Syndrome Series: Growing Up

Husson Family
Husson Family
Husson Family
Down Syndrome: Growing Up With Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Series: Monday:A San Diego parent shares her story. Tuesday:Growing Up with Down Syndrome Wednesday: Support, Resources and Early Intervention Thursday:Treatments and Clinical Trials, Policy In Play

Growing up with Down Syndrome. In today's continuing series on Down Syndrome we hear from an educational advocate about the importance of early intervention and education. She'll also tell us about the challenges facing parents of kids with Down Syndrome as they age. We'll meet her son who despite having Down Syndrome is an active adult living independently.

GUESTS

Jackie Husson, President of the Down Association of San Diego.

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Frank Husson, a grown son with Down Syndrome who lives independently.

Corrected: October 3, 2024 at 8:18 PM PDT
Colette Cosky is a contributing producer on this KPBS series