TRIS Project – Trisomy 18

TRIS Project – Trisomy 18

Giving a Face to Trisomy 18: Debbie Elaborates on this Rare Condition Ava, Akaiya, and Annabelle, three little girls with full trisomy 18. The terms “incompatible with life” and “lethal anomaly” are often used to describe trisomy 18 (t18). Would-be parents are...
TRIS Project – Trisomy 13

TRIS Project – Trisomy 13

What is Trisomy 13? It is difficult to find the accurate prevalence data about trisomy 13 (t13). Some studies look to hospital registries while others focus on infants born in a specific state or country. Numbers are extrapolated and figures are shared. The common...
TRIS – Trisomy 9

TRIS – Trisomy 9

What is Trisomy 9? When I started on my trisomy journey, my reference point was children with trisomy 18. In the 1990’s, I found very little information about medical conditions, developmental needs and pretty much anything about growth and potential. Fast forward to...