Turner Syndrome FoundationCategory: Latest Articles
How to Help Your Child Overcome Their Reading Challenges
Is your child having lower test scores than the average student on topics such as reading and writing? Are they getting frustrated with or losing interest in reading with you or in class? They may have reading challenges, such as…
Read MoreInsights on Education: Ask Star Sisters
We asked our Star Sisters, a private Facebook group for individuals with Turner Syndrome (TS), for their insights on education. Read below to see what three ladies with TS had to say about their educational journey, their biggest challenges, and…
Read MoreCoping with Miscarriage: Sara’s Story
Sara is a woman who lost her second child in utero due to Turner Syndrome (TS). In this post, she shares her story of loss, acceptance, and perseverance in coping with miscarriage. While miscarriages occurs in up to 99% of…
Read MoreTSF Volunteers Making an Impact
Do you want to positively impact your community but don’t know how? Read the stories of several new Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) volunteers who are making an impact by dedicating their time and talent. In this post, you will see…
Read MoreHow To Advocate for Your Child in School: Navigating 504 Plans and IEPs
Do you or a loved one have a child who struggles in school? Are you having difficulty advocating for their academic needs? Learn how to advocate for your child in school using a 504 plan or Individualized Educational Program (IEP)…
Read MoreIn Celebration of Education
Written by Katie Steedly Curling, PhD, writer, and guest blogger for the Turner Syndrome Foundation. Katie writes monthly about her experiences living with Turner Syndrome. In this article, she reflects on her educational journey and the things she celebrates in life….
Read MoreSharing Your Child’s Turner Syndrome Diagnosis: One Family’s Perspective
Sharing your child’s Turner Syndrome (TS) diagnosis can be challenging. Amy and Chris are the parents of Avary, a wonderful, now four-year-old girl who has TS. They have long been advocates for TS awareness, having navigated the stages of coping…
Read MoreOvercoming Educational Challenges
Christina is a woman with Turner Syndrome, a wife, and a teacher. In this post, she shares her perspective on what unique educational challenges children with Turner Syndrome might face. She also discusses some strategies to support your child so…
Read MoreMy Hormone Therapy Experience
In this post, Katie, a woman who has Turner Syndrome (TS), talks about her experience with growth hormone and estrogen therapies. Her experience may not be the same as that of others, but may shed some light on the treatments…
Read MoreMy Daughter’s Turner Syndrome Journey: Q&A with a Mother
Lori Kobular has adult daughter, Julie, with Turner Syndrome (TS). Lori is a Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) board member and serves on the volunteer Awareness Committee. In this post, she answers some questions about her experience parenting a daughter with…
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