Subscribe to our blog Intro Are you struggling with talking to your family about infertility caused by Turner Syndrome (TS)? Are you a woman with TS who’s finding it difficult to talk to your partner or strangers about it? This article will discuss everything you need to know about talking about infertility, from what it […]
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Subscribe to our blog School can be difficult for many students, but especially if they have a chronic condition. This article will address the common challenges of elementary schoolers with Turner Syndrome (TS) and how to help them overcome them.. Disclaimers: Caretakers, this article is not meant to be a replacement for medically based educational
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Subscribe to our blog The importance of communication has increased during the pandemic, The Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) presents this article to discuss effective communication and the barriers to it, communication in different situations, communication for social change (like TS awareness!), and resources to enhance your communication skills. Paradigm Shift with Communication During the Pandemic
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Subscribe to our blog One of the most challenging aspects of Turner Syndrome (TS) is knowing when and how to approach the TS diagnosis conversation. Whether you are a parent/caregiver or patient, read on to learn more about when and how to have this important conversation. The Importance of Approaching the TS Diagnosis Conversation We
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Subscribe to our blog “Let us choose for ourselves our path in life, and let us try to strew that path with flowers.” – Emilie du Chatelet, mathematician, physicist, and author Clinical research indicates that there are differences in learning abilities, including challenges in math and spatial skills, among individuals with TS. However, with early
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Turner Syndrome (TS) and other chronic conditions can become a large part of one’s identity, but the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF wants) individuals with TS to know that they are so much more than their diagnosis! How Labels Work Labels reflect how people think about others and themselves. They not only influence how a personal
Subscribe to our blog This post is based on the recent webinar by Dr. Schweiger on “Thyroid Disorders in Turner Syndrome.” It briefly highlights the two common thyroid-related autoimmune conditions, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, that greatly affect the Turner Syndrome community—hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Note: The information in this post is educational. It does not replace medical advice from
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Do you have a fear of conflict? Do you have a hard time not getting emotional during a conflict? In the Turner Syndrome Foundation’s (TSF) recent webinar with Janet Pfeiffer, President of Pfeiffer Power Seminars, LLC, we learned about strategies to resolve conflicts peacefully–every single time! Janet offered five simple and effective conflict-resolution tips that
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In the webinar about the Cognitive Impact of Turner Syndrome, Dr. O’Desky discusses different games and activities an individual may do to strengthen their cognitive abilities. Individuals of all ages can use these tools, but it is important to begin the intervention as early as possible. If you notice your child having challenges with attention,
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