Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents' GuideKaren Stray-Gundersen The book that thousands of new parents and professionals have turned to as their first source of information on Down syndrome. Highly praised for its compassionate voice and expansive focus on the varied issues that face parents and families, this guide covers daily care, family life, early intervention, special education, legal and medical issues, and more. |
Contents
WHAT IS DOWN SYNDROME? | 1 |
ADJUSTING TO YOUR BABY | 37 |
MEDICAL CONCERNS AND TREATMENTS | 63 |
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