International Trisomy Alliance (ITA) Publications

                          The International Trisomy Alliance (ITA) website is no longer in use.  This organization has produced many excellent publications which families can read and download.  Links to these publications are below; click on the booklet title to open it as a .pdf file…

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Video – Update 2020 on Seizures, Light Sensitivity and Headaches

Dr. Steven Cantrell – Seizures, Light Sensitivity and Headaches From the SOFT 2020 Virtual Conference Dr. Cantrell’s workshop, Seizures, Light Sensitivity and Headaches will review the many triggers causing seizures and how to protect your child. Nutrition, Eye Protection, and removing triggers around the house will decrease seizure activity.  About Dr. Steven Cantrell:Dr. Steven Cantrell…

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Video – Trisomy 13 and 18: The Basics

Dr. John Carey – Trisomy 13/18 The Basics Dr Carey explains the basics of how a trisomy occurs and the differences between full, partial and mosaic. From the SOFT 2020 Virtual Conference. Dr. John C. Carey Throughout his career, Dr. Carey has been interested in birth defect syndromes and the care of children with these…

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Video – Shining moments from the TRIS project

The first of a series of videos from the SOFT 2020 Virtual Conference. Deborah A. Bruns, Ph.D.  shares shining moments from the TRIS project: An overview and review of activities with Deborah A. Bruns, Ph.D. About Deborah A. Bruns Ph.D:Deborah A. Bruns is Professor and Off-campus program coordinator for the Special Education program in the…

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The Care Book (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

Care of the Infant and Child with Trisomy 18 or Trisomy 13 was written for parents who are expecting, living with or remembering a child affected with these disorders. The greater portion of text covers problems and management of care of the live born infant and living child.  It has been continually updated as new…

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