Photograph courtesy of Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure.
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Additional Web Resources  

In addition to the information provided on this website, there are a number of other websites that may be of interest to people with chromosome 18 abnormalities and their families.  On this page, we've assembled a list of sites that families have found useful in the past.

In addition to the information provided on this website, there are a number of other websites that may be of interest to people with chromosome 18 abnormalities and their families.  On this page, we've assembled a list of sites that families have found useful in the past.



Related Sites  

Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society (Europe)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio,
Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center:

UTHSCSA
1995 "Mission" article: San Antonio becomes the home of 18q- research

Groups Involved with Chromosome 18 Abnormalities:

SOFT
SOFT (United Kingdom)
Trisomy 18 Support Foundation
 
National Umbrella Organizations:

Genetic Alliance
NORD
National Health Council
 
Growth and Growth Hormone Treatment:

Human Growth Foundation
The MAGIC Foundation
 
Sibling Support:

The Sibling Support Project (Don Meyer)

Information on Disabilities and Related Issues:

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
NICHCY Publication Describing the Process of an Evaluation for Special Education Eligibility

Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society in the Media:

Dr. Cody's story is told in a great article in Time Magazine.

Savior Parents

In 2001, The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society was featured in Wired Magazine.

The Citizen Scientists

"Good" Versus "Bad" Science:

Sense About Science

 
Find a Pediatric Endocrinologist:

Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society

Find a Genetics Provider:

Medical Information About a Large Variety of Conditions:

Genetics Home Reference
diseasesconditions.com
WebMD

Positive Exposure:

Rick Guidotti is a renowned photographer who has spent time with and photographed some of our children.  The results are beautiful.  You may visit Rick's site at:

POSITIVE EXPOSURE

Caring for the Caregiver:

The Complete Caregiver is a fantastic website with resources aimed at helping parents take better care of themselves as well as their children.

The Complete Caregiver

 



 

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