Registry member and editor of the publication 'Interaction', Dr Veronica Wain, recently published 3 articles in which chromosome 18 is highlighted. 'Interaction' is the journal of The Australian Institute on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. It is the national and leading voice for issues relating to developmental disabilities in Australia.
With contributions from these authors, she has published the following articles:
Tim Steenson (Self-Advocate, 18p-)- How Sickness Changes Your Life
Dr. Veronica Wain (mother of Allycia Staples, 18q-)- Through a Different Lenses -'On Beauty' The film by Rick Guidotti
Camilla Downs (mother of Thomas Darnell, 18p-)- The Gift of One
This is the only time when 3 chromosome 18 related articles, with Australian and American representations, have come together in a major publication that is read by organizations, families, and professionals working in developmental disabilities. The chromosome 18 articles in this journal will have a positive impact for all our families and the Registry.
We would like to thank Dr Wain for all the time and hard work she commits on a personal and professional level to get information on chromosome 18 conditions out in the community. We are grateful to have someone with her understanding, commitment, and expertise within our Registry. We would also like to thank her for allowing us to distribute these articles to our members. If you loved these articles and would like to read more, please consider subscribing to 'Interaction' by visiting this link! 'Interaction' also encourages people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to submit their creative works for publication consideration. If you have work that you would like to submit, please contact the editor, Dr. Veronica Wain .
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