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(2009 IPPY Award Winner: Silver Medalist, Parenting/Family category)Babies with Down Syndrome, the trustworthy guide which has benefited thousands of families since it was first published in 1985, is completely revised and updated in a new, third edition. Covering the best practices for raising and caring for children with Down syndrome through age five, this book is invaluable to new parents who have welcomed a baby with Down syndrome into their lives. This new edition incorporates the latest scientific, medical, educational research, and practical information available, as well as parents suggestions and feedback. Existing chapters have been revised, some completely rewritten by new authors, and in keeping with its parent-friendly reputation, most of the book's contributors are parents of children with Down syndrome. Chapters cover: What Is Down Syndrome?: A primer on the causes, characteristics, and diagnosis, including the latest information on genetics and prenatal testing; Adjusting to Your Baby: Advice from an experienced mother on coping with common emotions and announcing the news to friends and family; Medical Concerns & Treatments: An overview of possible health issues including celiac disease, sleep apnea, diabetes, reflux, and skin problems, with an emphasis on detecting signs early for needed treatment; Daily Care: The gamut of care from feeding to bathing, with expanded information about toilet training; Family Life: The impact on siblings and couples, discipline issues, and new material to help everyone understand that a child s behavior is a form of communication; Development & Learning: Expectations about development plus new material on variability in development, learning styles, using reading to develop language, memory strengths and weaknesses, and using play to encourage learning; Early Intervention: An overview of services and therapies for babies & toddlers with new information on the transdisciplinary approach, providing services in the natural environment, transitioning to preschool, and common questions & answers; Legal Rights & Financial Issues: Explains your child's educational and legal rights, and financial information, including the latest on federal education and civil rights laws, sources of financial assistance, health insurance, trusts, and guardianship. Full of new photos, parent statements, updated and expanded resources and reading lists, and a reprint of the inspiring essay, Welcome to Holland, this guide is everything parents need to build a bright and healthy future for their child with Down syndrome.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 6 reviews)

Must Have by Brittany R. Massey (Rapid City, SD USA)

5 Stars
October 19, 2009
If you recently had a child that was diagnosed with Down syndrome, or like myself, had an amniocentesis come back with positive results for a baby with Down syndrome -- BUY THIS BOOK. There's a lot of information on the internet, but this book not only compiles it together for you in an organized fashion (so you actually retain what you read...) but it also provides humanity. Short snippets at the end of every chapter help you cope with the array of emotions that you will be feeling -- without making you feel bad, dirty or even worse. The information in this book is amazing. The information itself actually cheered me up and made me realize, "Hey, it's actually NOT that big of a deal." I'm truly indebted to the authors and contributors of this book. You can find as much information as possible for children and teenagers with Down syndrome -- if you have a child passed the age of 9. This book provides you with information for NEWBORNS, INFANTS, TODDLERS and YOUNG CHILDREN. Again, invaluable. If you're a family member (grandparent-to-be, or new grandparent) BUY this for yourself as well. There's a lot of teamwork involved in raising a child with Down syndrome, and whilst you may not be the main source of the team... your ability to cooperate with mom and dad's new way of raising this child will help tremendously. There's also a lot of legal issues in regards to the child's future that all grandparents need to know!

Excellent first book by A. Jeffreys (Maryland)

5 Stars
September 14, 2009
This was an excellent first book right after we found out our child was born with Down syndrome. It answered all of our questions and concerns. I highly recommend this book for the beginner.

Babies with Down Syndrome - A New Parents' Guide by Jun Izwani (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

5 Stars
April 02, 2009
The content of the book is just perfectly cater my expectation. I love the way the writer had written it. Language used is very simple. The phrases are very realistic. I highly recommend such a book for every new parent of DS.. instantaneously after delivering a DS baby or in knowledge that you are gonna give birth to those wonderful babies, or whomever would like to understand DS at the initial. The book touches me very much. It is just a perfect book to start with.

A must for any parents who have an infant with this unfortunate disorder by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

5 Stars
January 13, 2009
Different needs can confuse many parents on what to do with their child in difficult situations. Now published in a newly revised and updated edition, "Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents' Guide" is a guide focused on giving new parents everything they need to deal with their child who has been afflicted with Down Syndrome. Equipping them with a good array of information on daily life, development, education, the law, and so much more, it reinforces the idea that just like with any child, being informed is the best course of action. "Babies with Down Syndrome" is a must for any parents who have an infant with this unfortunate disorder.

Babies with Down Syndrome by Mary Strauch (Dallas, Tx)

5 Stars
December 07, 2008
Very helpful. Easy to read and understand. Have a daughter with a new Downs baby and we are all learning more about this special child. Very encouraging for new parents and grandparents.

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