The Buddy Walk is a one-mile walk in which anyone can participate. It is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome.
TOPICS:BehaviorChildren's BooksCommunication SkillsCommunity IntegrationDown Syndrome/FamilyEducation/SchoolsEstate PlanningLegislation> Medical ConcernsMotor DevelopmentOther DisabilitiesParentingSexuality/AdolescenceSiblingsVHS/DVD/CDPARENT RESOURCES: MEDICAL CONCERNS
The following items are available at our lending library...
Biomedical Concerns in Persons with Down Syndrome
Siegfried and Jeanette Pueschel
Discusses several medical specialties. Audiology, Gyn, Cardiology, Neur, Derm, and Opthamology. As well as controversial issues & health prob.
The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook
Joan E. Guthrie Medlen, R.D., L.D.
Looks at all aspects of nutrition and healthy living for children with Down syndrome.
Managed Care - and Children with Special Health Care Needs
American Academy of Pediatrics
Intended to assist all pediatric providers in understanding the issues that affect services for children and their families
Medical & Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome
Edited by DC Van Dyke, P. Mattheis, S. Eberly, J. Williams
Gives parents a complete overview of specific medical conditions more common with DS children.
Medical Issues in Down Syndrome
S. Michael Lawhon
big binders - Explains the varying medical problems that frequently accompany Down syndrome.
multimedia
Airway Obstruction and Sleep Apnea
Kevin Kavanaugh
tape - audio
Congenital Heart Disease in People with Down Syndrome
Henry M. Sondheimer
tape - audio
Dental/Orthodontic Issues in Persons with Down Syndrome
Joel Golub, Brian Rotsch
tape - audio
Down Syndrome and Medication
Howard L. McLeod
tape - audio
Down Syndrome, Aging and Alzheimers Disease
Henry Wisniewski MD
tape - audio
Ear Problems Associated with Down Syndrome
Charles M. Meyer, III, Susan Rayburn
tape - audio
Ear, Hearing and Communication in People with Down Syndrome
Balkang, Downs, Ackley & Siropol
tape - audio
Medical Forum
tape - audio
Medical Update
Pueschel
tape - audio
Nutrition and Down Syndrome
Michelle Thompson, MS,RD,
tape - audio
Nutritional Supplements
tape - audio
Orthopedic Problems
M. Lawhon
tape - audio -
Recent Advances in Molecular Genetics
David Cox
tape - audio
Towards Preventive Adult Health Care
tape - audio
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