Down Syndrome, Diseases & Disorders - General & Miscellaneous, Education - Developmental Disabilities, Child Rearing & Development, Developmental Disabilities, Community Services for Families, Advocacy for Families, Disability Laws
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Overview
This lucid guide provides advice and reassurance for parents of children with Down syndrome. It is unique in its positive approach, reflecting the change in attitude towards those afflicted with the disease. The book includes useful information on raising Down syndrome children at home, as well as the many other choices that are now open to parents. Also covered are the role of early intervention, special health checks, learning alternative treatments, work, marriage, and reproduction.
"...part of The Facts series...a concise, yet thorough, guide to the reasons behind Down Syndrome with advice on how to raise a child with Down Syndrome, cope with prejudice, and maintain the child's health." Appropriate for: Parents.
Book Details
Published
February 8, 1990
Publisher
Oxford Paperbacks
Pages
205
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780192619013