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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: Down Syndrome Information on Treatments and improving the lives of those with Down Syndrome - Links to all pages in our Down Syndrome section of www.cdadc.com

Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21): Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provides information about Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) and its characteristics, problems, signs, treatment, prognosis information and pediatric specialists.

Down Syndrome Information Network: Down Syndrome Online offers a comprehensive, reliable and up-to-date range of information, resources and services for families, practitioners and researchers caring for, supporting and investigating Down syndrome. Down Syndrome Online is published by The Down Syndrome Educational Trust, a leading...

Down Syndrome: For New Parents: A site dedicated to helping new parents understand Down Syndrome and to appreciate the capabilities of their wonderful child

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: Down syndrome was first described in 1866. The cause of Down syndrome (trisomy 21) was discovered in 1959. Down syndrome is relatively well known, with distinctive characteristics such as mental ...

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: Printable Growth Charts for Children with Down Syndrome.

Health Care for Adults With Down Syndrome: Adults who have Down syndrome can present diagnostic and treatment challenges. Patients with Down syndrome are more prone to certain health conditions, but may have difficulty expressing their symptoms and following treatment directions.

Health Issues in Down Syndrome: Medical essays and information about Down Syndrome for parents and professionals, by Len Leshin, M.D.

Mayo Clinic: Down's Syndrome: Down syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors and diagnosis of this genetic disorder.

Mosaic Down Syndrome: A central location for Mosaic Down Syndrome information and family support. Read and share your personal stories from family members throughout the world of children with MDS.

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: In the past, adults with Down syndrome tended to be segregated from society, friends and family. Today, national and local groups work to foster inclusion. Dr. David Smith says this meaningful involvement improves the prospects for successful health care management.

The PREP Program: The PREP Program - A School and Resource Center for individuals with Down Sydrome, their families and educators. Located in Calgary, Alberta, established in 1988, it provides Speech Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy services to individuals with Down Syndrome, as well as pr...