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TOPICS:BehaviorChildren's BooksCommunication SkillsCommunity Integration> Down Syndrome/FamilyEducation/SchoolsEstate PlanningLegislationMedical ConcernsMotor DevelopmentOther DisabilitiesParentingSexuality/AdolescenceSiblingsVHS/DVD/CDPARENT RESOURCES: DOWN SYNDROME/FAMILY
The following items are available at our lending library...
Adolescents with Down Syndrome
S. Pueschel, M. Sustrova
Concerns issues that young people with DS confront as they emerge from childhood and make the transition through adolescence into adulthood.
Babies with Down Syndrome - 1995
Karen Stray-Gunderson
Covers raising children in an environment of love, pride & achievement. Up-to-date info on prenatal testing, legal/medical issues and more.
Babies with Down Syndrome - First Edition - 1986
Karen Stray-Gunderson
A complete guide for new parents of babies with Down syndrome. This book covers everything parents need to know about rearing their child.
Bittersweet Baby
Jolie Kanat
Kanat's message to any parent of a child with an impairment: acknowledge your grief, but keep your dreams.
Choosing Naia: A Family's Journey
Mitchell Zuckoff
A routine ultrasound reveals that the baby Tierney carries has a major heart defect
Circles of Friends
Robert Perske
True stories and issues to ponder concerning friendships between people with disabilities and people without them.
Count Us In
Jason Kinglsey, Mitchell Levitz
Two young men, the authors, with Down syndrome discuss careers, school, friendship, sex, marriage, and politics.
Del Corazon - Spanish
Terry Riggs
A collection of stories about our children with Down syndrome, written for their friends and families.
The Development of Language and Reading Skills in Children with Down Syndrome
S. Buckley, M. Emslie, G. Haslegrave, P. LePrevost
Written for parents and others. Describes the steps of early development and specific problems facing child with Down syndrome.
Don't Forget Me, Mommy!
Kay Wooster Anderson
The life of a boy with Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome, A resource Handbook
Carol Tingey
A comprehensive introduction to Down syndrome that answers medical and family living questions.
Down Syndrome: A Comprehensive Bibliography
S. Pueschel, L. Steinberg
An extensive history of sources on Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome: Advances in Biomedicine and Behavioral Sciences
S. Pueschel, J. Rynders
Presents information gained from recent research in the field of Down syndrome for professionals in both bio-medicine and behavioral sciences.
Down Syndrome: An Introduction for Parents
Cliff Cunningham
Provides information on characteristics of the condition, treatments, development and behavior in both the young and older person.
Down Syndrome: Growing and Learning
S. Pueschel, C. Canning, A. Murphy, E. Zausmer
Provides families with detailed, readily understood guidance to further the physical, social, mental & emotional development of child w/Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome: Vision for the 21st Century
William Cohen, et al
This volume is a comprehensive collection of articles representing a wide range of disciplinesçit will be a valuable addition to the bookshelves of families, medical staff, educators and researchers.
First Years of a Down Syndrome Child
Elizabeth Dunkman Riesz
A mother's straightforward account of her experience as a woman who has given birth to a child with Down syndrome.
Getting a Good Start
Elaine Harcourt, Donna Roll
Answers some of the questions most frequently asked by families during the first few months of their baby's life.
Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome: Toward a Brighter Future
Siegfried M. Pueschel
An easy-to-understand guide for parents and professionals to help a child with Down syndrome lead an active, fulfilling life.
Sindrome de Down - Hacia un futuro mejor - Guia para los padres
Siegfried M. Pueschel
Sindrome de Down - Hacia un futuro mejor - Guia para los padres
Special Angel
Lynn & Michael Nolen
An introduction, in words and many pictures to Down syndrome.
Tears and Triumphs
Valentine Dmitriev, Ph.D.
An account of what can be done by a person dedicated to helping children develop, especially those with Down syndrome.
To Give an Edge
J. Rynders, J. Horrobin
Provides parents with important facts to help them make decisions about the child with Down syndrome.
Understanding Down Syndrome - An Introduction for Parents
Cliff Cunningham
Introductory book for professionals and new parents. Takes into account recent advances in educational & developmental techniques.
The Young Child with Down Syndrome
Siegfried M. Pueschel
A book with information on the medical and social aspects of raising a baby with Down syndrome.
multimedia
Anne M. Donnellan, Ph.D. - tape 15
Anne M. Donnelan
tape - audio
Down Syndrome - the First 18 Months
Will Schermerhorn
dvd - A reassuring and realistic introduction to the unique joys and challenges that children with Down syndrome bring to their families during the critical first 18-24 months of life
Down Syndrome Research Update
DSC
tape - audio
Ethical Considerations
Pueschel
tape - audio
Federal Research Initiatives
tape - audio
Follow the Meaning: Catch the Vision
Laura F. Meyers, Ph.D.
tape - audio
The Genetic Make-up of Chromosome 21 and its Relationship to Down Syndrome
David Patterson
tape - audio
Norman Kunc & Ian Pumpian
Kunc & Pumpian
tape - audio
Perspectives on Down Syndrome
Pueschel
tape - audio
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