Down syndrome, the most cutting-edge book in the field congenital disorders. This book features up-to-date, well referenced research and review articles on Down syndrome. Research workers,... More > scientists, medical graduates and pediatricians will find it to be an excellent source for references and review. It is hoped that such individuals will view this book as a resource that can be consulted during all stages of their research and clinical investigations. Key features of this book are: Common diseases in Down syndrome Molecular Genetics Neurological Disorders Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetic Counselling Whilst aimed primarily at research workers on Down syndrome, we hope that the appeal of this book will extend beyond the narrow confines of academic interest and be of interest to a wider audience, especially parents, relatives and health-care providers who work with infants and children with Down syndrome...< Less
Chapter 1: What is Down syndrome?
Chapter 2: Diagnosing Down syndrome
Chapter 3: Signs and Symptoms of Down syndrome
Chapter 4: How to Prevent Down syndrome?
Chapter 5: How to Treat Down... More > syndrome?
Chapter 6: The Complications of Down syndrome
Chapter 7: Communication difficulties in Down syndrome
Chapter 8: Down syndrome risk factors
Chapter 9: Physiotherapy and early interventions
Chapter 10: Down syndrome and diet
Chapter 11: Approaches to healthy lifestyle
Chapter 12: How to Cope Well with Down syndrome
Chapter 13: Down syndrome and education
Chapter 14: Down syndrome and employment
Chapter 15: Down syndrome and surgery
Chapter 16: Down syndrome, relationships and sex
Chapter 17: Debunking the myths
Chapter 18: Conclusion< Less
Do you have many questions on how to parent your Down Syndrome child? Using her own personal experiences both as a disabled woman and an experienced volunteer parent educator, she shares many great... More > tips to help you. She tackles the issues of diet, education, life skills, marriage, siblings, community activities, and adulthood issues. She also includes a glossary of common terms and website resources in her book. I do speak in generalities since no two Down Syndrome children are alike in personality and capabilities. She knows this since she is a volunteer parent educator with the disabled community for more than a decade. Come explore the wonderful world of Down Syndrome.< Less
Do you have many questions on how to parent your Down Syndrome child? Using her own personal experiences both as a disabled woman and an experienced volunteer parent educator, she shares many great... More > tips to help you. She tackles the issues of diet, education, life skills, marriage, siblings, community activities, and adulthood issues. She also includes a glossary of common terms and website resources in her book. I do speak in generalities since no two Down Syndrome children are alike in personality and capabilities. She knows this since she is a volunteer parent educator with the disabled community for more than a decade. Come explore the wonderful world of Down Syndrome.< Less
Do you have many questions on how to parent your Down Syndrome child? Using her own personal experiences both as a disabled woman and an experienced volunteer parent educator, she shares many great... More > tips to help you. She tackles the issues of diet, education, life skills, marriage, siblings, community activities, and adulthood issues. She also includes a glossary of common terms and website resources in her book. I do speak in generalities since no two Down Syndrome children are alike in personality and capabilities. She knows this since she is a volunteer parent educator with the disabled community for more than a decade. Come explore the wonderful world of Down Syndrome.< Less
Do you have many questions on how to parent your Down Syndrome child? Using her own personal experiences both as a disabled woman and an experienced volunteer parent educator, she shares many great... More > tips to help you. She tackles the issues of diet, education, life skills, marriage, siblings, community activities, and adulthood issues. She also includes a glossary of common terms and website resources in her book. I do speak in generalities since no two Down Syndrome children are alike in personality and capabilities. She knows this since she is a volunteer parent educator with the disabled community for more than a decade. Come explore the wonderful world of Down Syndrome.< Less
Do you have many questions on how to parent your Down Syndrome child? Using her own personal experiences both as a disabled woman and an experienced volunteer parent educator, she shares many great... More > tips to help you. She tackles the issues of diet, education, life skills, marriage, siblings, community activities, and adulthood issues. She also includes a glossary of common terms and website resources in her book. I do speak in generalities since no two Down Syndrome children are alike in personality and capabilities. She knows this since she is a volunteer parent educator with the disabled community for more than a decade. Come explore the wonderful world of Down Syndrome.< Less
Do you have many questions on how to parent your Down Syndrome child? Using her own personal experiences both as a disabled woman and an experienced volunteer parent educator, she shares many great... More > tips to help you. She tackles the issues of diet, education, life skills, marriage, siblings, community activities, and adulthood issues. She also includes a glossary of common terms and website resources in her book. I do speak in generalities since no two Down Syndrome children are alike in personality and capabilities. She knows this since she is a volunteer parent educator with the disabled community for more than a decade. Come explore the wonderful world of Down Syndrome.< Less
It is a known fact that early detection and screening of Down syndrome can lead to several benefits. Prevention of several complications can be achieved by knowing the condition early on, before it... More > can lead to other problems in the body. Diagnosis is done through a variety of ways.
A new simple blood test for Down syndrome in unborn babies can save expectant mums from risky invasive checks. This is good news compared to the current testing methods that ran risks of miscarriages, even if the foetus turns out to be healthy.
Although the signs and symptoms of Down syndrome are very distinct, there are still other symptoms that might confuse both doctors and parents. Each affected individual is unique and possesses different disabilities. Hence, generalizations cannot be made. Knowing the characteristics, nature and triggers can be very valuable for finding immediate alleviation measures. You can also avoid complications by checking for the early signs.< Less
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