Articles on Communication
How parents can teach their children with Down Syndrome to talk and communicate effectively. |
Down Syndrome
A listing of organizations worldwide, support groups, and toy catalogs for children of special needs. |
Down Syndrome
A family site providing links and information on specific treatments and general therapies, with movies of their affected child. |
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Explains the cardiac and non-cardiac complications, as well as outlining treatment options and prognosis. From the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. |
Down Syndrome Information Network
Includes a online library of books and articles. |
Down Syndrome: For New Parents
Dedicated to providing parents with information about Down syndrome. |
Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group (UK)
Information for healthcare professionals, including UK-specific growth charts, guidelines, and medical information library. |
eMedicine Health: Down Syndrome
Provides an introduction to the disease and its characteristics, symptoms and treatment. |
Epilepsy-Down Syndrome Foundation
Research into the dual diagnoses of Down syndrome and epilepsy. Emphasizes nutritional and non-medical interventions. |
Growth Charts for Children with Down Syndrome
Charts included are for height, weight, and head circumferences. Printable. |
Health Care for Adults With Down Syndrome
Recommendations on their specific health maintenance needs. |
Health Issues in Down Syndrome
A collection of medical essays and abstracts for parents. |
Mayo Clinic: Down's Syndrome
A description of the disease plus complications, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment. |
Mosaic Down Syndrome
Stories, message boards, and a FAQ. |
National Down Syndrome Cytogenetic Register (UK)
Information about an anonymous register allowing researchers to analyse possible causal factors. Includes interpretation of the results. |
New Attitudes Enhance Care of Adults with Down Syndrome
A short MCW healthlink article by Dr. David Smith regarding successful health care management of people with Down syndrome. |
The PREP Program
A school and resource centre. Includes descriptions of what they do with toddlers, school-aged children, and teens. Also included are their fees. |
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