New Parent Resources
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A New Parent Guide: A Promising Future Together
The National Down Syndrome Society’s guide for new and expectant parents, “A Promising Future Together,” is a comprehensive overview that includes sections on healthy starts, early intervention therapies, how to find support and care for your family and what the future holds for your child. Read the full text in English or download PDFs in English or Spanish at the links below:
Download the New Parent Guide
Download the New Parent Guide in Spanish
Article: Welcome to Holland – A Parent’s Perspective
“Longtime Sesame Street writer Emily Perl Kingsley has been advocating for people with disabilities since 1974, when her son, Jason (co-author of Count Us In: Growing Up With Down Syndrome), was born with Down syndrome. In 1987, she wrote Welcome To Holland, which has remained a source of comfort and inspiration ever since.”
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Baby Sign Language Resources from Parents.com
“Teaching your baby sign language enables you to communicate more effectively with your baby. Learn how to teach your baby sign language and you’ll be communicating before he can say his first word.”
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Baby Sign Language Flash Cards
This collection of flash cards can help you and your baby pick up common words in sign language quickly!
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https://www.babysignlanguage.com/flash-cards/?v=7516fd43adaa
Baby Sign Language: 21 Words and Signs to Know
“Open up the lines of communication with your infant with basic signs for baby to communicate “more,” “done,” “eat, “change,” and other signs for everyday items. ”
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https://www.parenting.com/activities/baby/baby-sign-language-words-to-know/
Lettercase
Digital and print resources for genetic conditions.
“As the nation’s clearinghouse & comprehensive training center for sharing accurate, balanced, and up-to-date information about genetic conditions, Lettercase leads the effort to make sure all expectant parent and providers have the resources and support they need at the moment of diagnosis.”
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Down Syndrome Pregnancy
This website provides high-quality resources for families expecting little ones with Down Syndrome.
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Receive a Free Behavior Book
Do you have a child or teen with Down Syndrome?
This valuable resource is all about positive behavior! Sign up to receive a free copy of the valuable resource, Supporting Positive Behavior in Children and Teens with Down Syndrome: The Respond but Don’t React Method. Use the form below to sign up now.
*Limited to residents of Arkansas
** One book per household
Receive a Free Baby Book
Do you have a new little one with Down syndrome? Or one on the way?
This valuable resource covers birth to age 5! Sign up to receive a free copy of Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents’ Guide, in English or Spanish.
*Limited to residents of Arkansas
** One book per household
Clinical Report – Health Supervision for Children With Down Syndrome
Read this helpful article from the American Academy of Pediatrics
“This clinical report is designed to assist the pediatrician in caring for the child, adolescent, and family in whom a diagnosis of Down syndrome has been confirmed by chromosome analysis or suspected by prenatal screening.”
Click here to read the full text of the article at the AAP website
