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Down syndrome Fact Sheet
All About Down syndrome (NDSS)
Down syndrome Facts
Down syndrome: Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about the Down Syndrome Association of San
Diego, Read our one page information sheet, "About Us" or call us
at 619.594.7389 for answers to your questions or for local activities.
NEW and EXPECTANT PARENTS:
All Children Are Special
New and Expectant Parents
NDSS new parent package A Promising Future Together: A Guide
for New Parents of Children with Down Syndrome (55 pages)
Understanding a Diagnosis of Down Syndrome
A Healthy Start
Breastfeeding and Down syndrome
Breastfeeding a Child with Down syndrome
Diagnosis: Down syndrome (stories for new parents)
Down syndrome - For New Parents
Down syndrome: A Parent's Perspecitve
Light at the End of the Tunnel Prenatal Diagnosis
Birth to 3: Early Intervention
A Promising Future Together: A Guide for New Parents of Children
with Down Syndrome - This NDSS video features families discussing
different stages in their childrens lives, as well as developmental
pediatricians and other professionals giving information about medical,
social and educational issues for families of children with Down
syndrome.
DEVELOPMENT:
Developmental Milestones Chart
Gross Motor Development and Down Syndrome
Occupational Therapy
Speech & Language Skills (Infants/Toddlers/Children) - NDSS
Speech & Language Skills (Children/Adolecents) - NDSS
NDSS Speech and Language Resource List
Toilet Training in Ds - Determining Your Child's Readiness
FAMILY SUPPORT:
Caring For Your Family
Parent and Family Resource List
Sibling Resource List
Managing Behavior
Attention Problems in Down Syndrome
Managing Behavior Resource List
Disciplining the Special Needs Child: 11 Time-tested Tips
Find, Choose, and Keep Great Direct Support Professionals:
Family Version of the DSP Toolkit (pdf) 1.48 MB
Individual Version of the DSP Toolkit (pdf) 1.67 MB
Individual Version of the DSP Toolkit (text) 50 KB
SOCIAL SKILLS:
Recreation & Friendship
Positive Steps for Social Inclusion
Recreation and Friendship Resource List
Children Can Teach Other Children
Moving Beyond Stereotypes
Sexuality
SELF ADVOCATES:
Chris Burke
Karen Gaffney
Katie Schiefen
Tony Piontek
Self-Advocate Resources
STORIES:
Human Interest News from NDSS
Human Interest Stories from NADS
Clay Aiken Idolizes Kids with Developmental Disabilities
LIFE PLANNING:
Thinking About Tomorrow: The Transition to Adult Life
Benefits, Assets and Life Planning
Housing Resource List
Employment Resource List
Postsecondary Education
Transition Planning
SAFETY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES:
Emergency Management Be Prepared Kit
Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities
Workplace safety for people with disabilities
Seguridad en Lugares de Trabajo para Personas con Discapacidades
Disaster Information for People with Disabilities
Disaster Supplies Calendar
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities
RESOURCES:
Down Syndrome Quarterly - an interdisciplinary journal devoted to
advancing the state of knowledge on Down syndrome.
Resources in Special Education) Library
Did you know that this library lends materials to California residents
free of charge? You may view the titles online and request materials
by email or by telephone 408-727-5775.
Disability Benefits 101 website - English or Español
View the 2½ minute video "Look At My Ability" - focuses on the largely
under-tapped skilled labor pool of people with disabilities and
addresses the work ethic and skills they represent.
Center for Emerging Leadership
Would you like browse the new selection of books on various topics related
to Down syndrome at Exceptional Family Resource Center? Their main
library resides at their central office, which is located at 9245 Sky Park
Court, Suite 130, San Diego, CA 92123.
Call 800-281-8252 or click here for directions.
Información en Español:
El Síndrome de Down
Malformaciones cardiacas en niños con síndrome de Down
Revista Down de la Federación Española de Síndrome de Down
Revista Madrigal de la Fundación Síndrome de Down de Madrid
Síndrome de Down construyendo el Futuro
Revista medica internacional sobre el síndrome de Down
The Down Syndrome Association of San Diego does not promote or recommend any
therapy, treatment, institution, etc. and does not espouse any particular
political, educational or religious view. Inclusion of information or resources
does not necessarily imply promotion or recommendation by the DSA.
Content is provided for informational purposes only.
