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| View Larger Image | Down Syndrome: The First 18 Months | DVDStarring: Libby Ph.D. Kumin
Directed By: Will Schermerhorn
| List Price: | $39.95 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | DVD | | Rating: |  | | Run Time: | 108 minutes | | Format: | Color, DVD, NTSC | | Studio: | Blueberry Shoes Productions LLC | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Aspect Ratio: | 1.33:1 | | Release Date: | December 23, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 62,039nd |
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Description
Woodbine House is very pleased to bring you this video, created by Will Schermerhorn, and filled with adorable images of babies with Down syndrome, inspiring stories of parents, and practical information from the leading Down syndrome experts. DOWN SYNDROME: The First 18 Months is a reassuring and realistic introduction to the unique joys and challenges that children with Down syndrome bring to their families during the critical first 18 to 24 months of life. Will Schermerhorn was inspired to make this video after his son with Down syndrome was born and he observed his wife’s relentless pursuit of information that would comfort and empower. He interviewed thirteen leading medical and developmental experts on Down syndrome--–Libby Kumin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Joan E. Guthrie Medlen, R.D., L.D., Patricia C. Winders, P.T, Dr. George Capone, Professor Sue Buckley, Dr. William Cohen, Dr. Allen Crocker, Sarah Rosenfeld Johnson, and Dr. Sally Shott--–on a variety of issues covering: Newborns: diagnosis, health care, breastfeeding, heart defects Health Concerns: parent-professional relationships, ear, nose, and throat, nutrition and feeding, dental Therapies: language and speech therapy, physical therapy New Expectations: the impact of having a child with Down syndrome on the family and the world Heartwarming footage of young children with Down syndrome is interspersed with the interviews with parents and experts. Throughout, perspectives provided by veteran parents who share their joys and concerns will reassure new parents. DOWN SYNDROME: The First 18 Months is an inspiring and educational video for parents who want to know more, and an excellent tool for support groups, medical professionals, and libraries to support families. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 12 reviews)
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down syndome the first 18 months by Joanne Davis (ireland)  5 Stars
February 20, 2009
Fantastic couldn't recommend this highly enough .So much positive and interesting view points .I'm a mother of 2 children ,one with down syndrome and i wish they had showed me this before I left hospital.
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You don't have to travel alone by Dollie Denise King (Richmond, VA) 5 Stars
November 02, 2008
I purchashed this dvd for myself and my daughter. After giving birth to four healthy children we were caught off guard after my daughter gave birth to 8 lb 12 oz, Jonathan, her fifth child and my eighteenth grandchild; he had Downs syndrome. We were especially surprised when my daughter had taken two different test during her pregnancy and the final result was that her unborn child didn't have it. I immediately started searching the internet for as much information as possible about Downs Syndrome and I came upon this DVD. We found the DVD to be very insightful. The visual aspects of the video helped us to identify any obstacles we would have to overcome and help answer any questions we would have. Needless, to say, we are still very truly blessed because Jonathan is making tremendous strives every day. We've found out we are not alone and the other parents that have had to travel this road have left us a road map on where to go for help and what questions to ask. It's like you've held your breath and now you can exhale because the DVD, Down Syndrome: The First 18 months, gives you that boost of 'oxygen' you need to go on. I highly recommend it to others. We're like sponges, I'm ordering as much material as I can for my entire family and hers. Would we change anything, 'NO WAY'!
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A good tool for Early Interventionists by Susan L. (Birmingham, AL United States) 5 Stars
March 30, 2008
As a developmental specialist I recommend this DVD to all of my families that have a child diagnosed with Down Syndrome. It is a good overview of the first year and a half of their child's life and the needs that may arise. I even use it to train other professionals. This DVD is a great place to start when you you meet a child with Down Syndrome whether it is your own child or in a professional setting.
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Watch this first! by B. Parson (Southern California) 5 Stars
July 20, 2007
If you have a new baby with Down syndrome or someone in your family does then this DVD is a must have. This DVD is so informative and tells you very important information. If you are unfamiliar with Down syndrome this DVD is for you.
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Must have for all new parents of kids with Down syndrome!! by Juliette De Nova 5 Stars
September 29, 2005
WOW!! I wish this video was available when my daughter was born almost 3 years ago! It should be included in every diaper bag from the hospital when the child has Down syndrome! It is all of the information that I wish I knew when my daughter was first born. It is like Down syndrome 101. You don't walk away with a hopeless feeling about your new baby's lease on life, instead, you understand that your child has an extra chromosome, and that chromosome, as small as it may be, WILL be the largest blessing and life lesson you learn. This video will be on the "must see" list for any new parents joining our Down synrdrome playgroup, and I hope NADS and NDSS will add it to their new parent packets....although $35 is a bit steep when you have been hit with a child with special needs, it is well worth a trip to the library!!! Even if you have to special request it via inter-library loan!!!
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| Early Communication Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Libby Kumin (Author)
For children with Down syndrome, communicating is just as urgent and essential as it is for anyone else. In the newly updated and expanded edition of Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome, Libby Kumin offers comprehensive, authoritative, and practical advice based on her nearly 25 years of firsthand experience with kids with Down syndrome. She explains the role of a SLP, the stages of communication development, and how certain characteristics of Down syndrome, such as low muscle...
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| Gross Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome)
by Patricia C. Winders (Author)
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| Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents' Guide
by Susan J. Skallerup (Editor)
(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...
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| Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives
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(2008 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA): Gold Award; 2008 Mom's Choice Awards: Silver Recipient, Special & Exceptional Needs; 2008 Nautilus Award: Silver Winner, Memoir/Personal Growth) Having a baby with Down syndrome is not something most parents would willingly choose. Yet many who travel this path discover rich, unexpected rewards along the way. In this candid and poignant collection of personal stories, sixty-three mothers describe the gifts of respect, strength, delight,...
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| Fine Motor Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents And Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome)
by Maryanne Bruni (Author)
The popular book, Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome is now available in an expanded new edition. Written by an occupational therapist who has worked extensively with children with Down syndrome, and is also the mother a teenager with Down syndrome, this book explains the best practices and procedures for helping children master daily living skills for home, school, and an independent future. The author presents a thorough overview of the building blocks of fine motor...
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