About Down Syndrome

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Public Awareness Language Guidelines
Down syndrome Fact Sheet
The Story of Down syndrome
Frequently Asked Questions
Prenatal Testing - Diagnosis

Source: Down Syndrome Information Alliance

Supporting Feeding & Oral Development in Young Children: Guidelines for Parents - Support Feeding & Oral Development in young children with DS

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This booklet is intended to be used as a reference for the first 2 or 3 years of life. You are not expected to read it from cover to cover, but to dip in and out of it as questions arise or as you need guidance regarding your baby’s next step. It is also not intended to replace direct contact with the multidisciplinary team.

Source: Down Syndrome Ireland

Let's Talk About Down Syndrome

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This booklet is for people with a learning disability.
It will tell you about Down’s syndrome.

Source: dsscotland.org.uk

Down Syndrome Diagnosis During Pregnancy

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You’ve just found out your baby has Down syndrome. What is that going to mean for your baby and your family? Parents who were told that their baby had Down syndrome before the baby was born have shared their experiences through new research. They have described how they would’ve liked to have learned their baby has Down syndrome.

Source: Brighter Tomorrows

Down Syndrome: New Parents Guide

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Most of our parents find out that their baby has Down's syndrome soon after the birth and the news is a great shock. We understand that your life is no longer following the expected route, but we want you to know that you are not alone, and we hope that we can help you celebrate your baby's life.

Source: DSA UK

Down Sydrome and You: A booklet for people with Down syndrome

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Do your have Down syndrome? Then this booklet is for you.

Down syndrome is something that happens in babies even before they are born. About one of every 800 babies born in Canada will have Down syndrome. So far, no one knows why.

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society has written this booklet to tell you some things about the
syndrome. We hope we have answered some questions you may have.

Source: Canadian Down Syndrome Society

A Promising Future Together: A Guide for New Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

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The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to realize their life aspirations. We are committed to being the national leader in supporting and enhancing the quality of life, and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome.

Source: National Down Syndrome Society