“You are in control of what happens to your body” is a phrase I have often said to my patients. In the nine years I’ve worked as a registered nurse, I frequently encountered patients and families who felt defeated, unheard, and powerless in making decisions about their own health. Many of them shared that they’re […]
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What Are School Accommodations? School accommodations are designed to help students with different learning needs succeed in the classroom. It is important that both parents and teachers do their best to help support and advocate for students with Turner syndrome. This can look like making sure all proper paperwork is in place, going to all
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My name is McKenna Fleming. I am 22 years old, and I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome in 2019. I am currently in a Doctorate program to become an occupational therapist. I have been so fortunate to partner with the Turner Syndrome Foundation to conduct my capstone project research study on the lived experiences of
Researching Social Skills and Turner Syndrome: Findings from a Virtual Training Study Read More
The TSF Legislative Advocacy Committee is a volunteer group that works together to advocate for Turner syndrome on a local, state, and national level in the U.S. Anyone can get involved in this effort! Keep reading to learn what legislative advocacy is, why it’s important, what the Committee’s projects entail, how to get involved with
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Education plays a critical role in the lives of individuals with Turner syndrome (TS), but too often, families and educators are left navigating challenges without the right tools, awareness, or support. Why the Education Working Group? For many individuals with Turner syndrome, medical care is only one part of the story. Academic and social experiences
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Register to Receive theWebinar Link & Recording This is a We Learn education activity presented by an expert in their field as part of the Turner Syndrome Foundation’s programming. Donations help our mission continue to develop and provide programs that support the TS community. Show your commitment to the cause—become a 1938 Sustaining Supporter. Short overview
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Girls and women with Turner Syndrome (TS) face unique cognitive, emotional, and educational challenges that are often underrecognized, yet highly addressable with the right support. In the Turner Syndrome Foundation webinar: Psychosocial & Educational Considerations for Turner Syndrome, Mackenzie Norman, PhD., walked families, educators, and providers through the latest research and real-world strategies for improving
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When it comes to supporting girls with Turner Syndrome (TS), we often think of care in two separate worlds: the medical clinic and the classroom. However, when these spheres work in isolation, important needs often go unmet. Girls with Turner Syndrome often present quietly. They may not act out or fall behind academically, but internally,
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Turner Syndrome (TS) is often discussed in terms of medical needs and physical development, but there are invisible areas of difference that can be just as impactful, one of them being social development. For example, TS patient Sydney, “TS has been more of a mental, social battle mostly. From the different doctors appointments to the
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