Keys to Parenting a Child With Down's Syndrome

Explains the symptoms and causes of Down Syndrome, tells how to adjust to life with a Down Syndrome child, and offers practical advice on care

Introduction

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Part One-Understanding Down Syndrome

What Is a Baby with Down Syndrome Like?

1

(4)

What Is Down Syndrome?

5

(4)

What Causes Down Syndrome?

9

(3)

Why Be Informed?

12

(3)

Myths and Facts About Down Syndrome

15

(3)

Part Two-Adjusting to a Child with Down Syndrome

Dealing with Your Feelings

18

(4)

Dealing with Family, Friends, and Strangers

22

(3)

Parents Talking with Other Parents

25

(3)

Seeking Professional Support

28

(5)

Part Three-Balancing Family Relationships

Making Each Person Special

33

(2)

You and Your Spouse

35

(4)

Understanding Sibling Reactions

39

(4)

Respite Care

43

(3)

Should We Have Another Child?

46

(4)

Part Four-Your Child's Total Well-Being

Will My Child Grow Healthy?

50

(4)

Working with the Medical Community

54

(4)

Birth Irregularities

58

(4)

Common Health Problems

62

(5)

Mental Development

67

(4)

Part Five-Raising a Child with Down Syndrome

Early Development

71

(5)

How Will My Child Progress?

76

(4)

Organizing for Success

80

(4)

Tips for Managing Behavior and Discipline

84

(5)

Part Six-Your Child's Learning

Your Child's Right to Education-It's the Law

89

(4)

Your Rights as a Parent

93

(4)

Evaluation

97

(3)

IFSP and IEP

100

(4)

Early Intervention Programs

104

(4)

Tips to Encourage Your Baby s Progress

108

(3)

Parents and Professionals as Partners

111

(4)

Is Mainstreaming Right for My Child?

115

(5)

Tips to Help Your Child Learn

120

(5)

Assistive Technology

125

(3)

Part Seven-Your Child's Future

Making Friends

128

(4)

Developing Interests

132

(3)

Sex Education

135

(4)

Transition Planning

139

(3)

The World of Work

142

(5)

Living Arrangements

147

(5)

Financial Assistance

152

(3)

Financial and Estate Planning

155

(5)

Letting Go

160

(28)

Questions and Answers

163

(3)

Glossary

166

(9)

Appendix

Activities to Promote Your Baby's Development

175

(5)

What Others Want to Know About Your Child

180

(5)

Special Note for Grandparents

185

(3)

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