Posts Tagged ‘TRIS Project’
Lean on Us: An Overview and Review of TRIS Project Activities
From the SOFT 2021 Virtual Conference Lean on Us: An Overview and Review of TRIS Project ActivitiesDeborah A. Bruns PhD The Tracking Rare Incidence Syndromes (TRIS) project seeks to increase the knowledge base on rare incidence trisomy conditions, and to make this information available to families and interested educational, medical and therapeutic professionals.
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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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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 strongly encouraged to end their pregnancy when a t18 diagnosis is made. At…
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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 finding is a bleak one with an emphasis on the presence…
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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 the 2000’s and beyond, and what a difference. Information is at my…
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TRIS Project – Rare, Rare Disorder
What is a “Rare Rare” Genetic Condition? It is interesting to note the prevalence of conditions such as trisomy 18, 13 and 9 vary between one in 5000 to 9000. This translates to a low incidence and, oftentimes, corresponding negative views on medical interventions and beliefs about a minimal quality of life. Yet, there is…
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TRIS Project
Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18 and related disorders ~ The TRIS Project ~ Tracking Rare Incidence Syndromes The TRIS project provides a means to change perceptions about children with rare trisomy conditions. Through data from TRIS Surveys, new information is available about long-term survival, positive surgical outcomes and achievement of developmental milestones such as using gestures…
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