Children with trisomy 13 and 18 and their families appear happy
Monday, July 23, 2012 - 11:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Children with trisomy 13 or 18, who are for the most part severely disabled and have a very short life expectancy, and their families lead a life that is happy and rewarding overall, contrary to the usually gloomy predictions made by the medical community at the time of diagnosis, according to a study of parents who are members of support groups.