Help your child succeed and thrive!
As a parent of a child diagnosed with Down syndrome, you may be feeling unsure of what to do next or where your child’s journey will take you. In this book, authors Jen Jacob and Mardra Sikora share their experiences and guide you through life with Ds with expert advice from diagnosis to adulthood. Each page teaches you ways to support your child through major milestones; nurture their development; and ensure that they succeed behaviorally, socially, and cognitively. You’ll also find valuable information on:
Sharing the news with loved onesTransitioning into primary schoolDeveloping your child’s social skillsDiscussing future opportunities, including employment and housing optionsWith The Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome, you will have the tools you need to raise a happy, healthy, and thriving child.
This is the one! This is the most current, inclusive and thoughtful resource book on Down syndrome I’ve ever read. It’s well organized (from pre-birth through adulthood) and very easy to read. This is the perfect book for health care providers to provide to their patients after delivering a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. It includes all the necessary subjects and also provides information on how to get connected with important organizations and parent groups (this was the most valuable part of my journey…
You found your manual to navigating this new cool life! Looking for a one-stop shop to help you navigate life as a new parent to a munchkin with Down syndrome? Look no further. This super well written guide will walk you through everything from the diagnosis (what the heck is Ds and what does this all mean?) to your newborn and what those first days, weeks and months look like as you start this incredible journey in this exclusive community of other parents just like you. It moves on to the toddler years, adolescence, young adulthood and more…
some common characteristics of children with Down Syndrome like sounding congested I received a birth diagnosis four months ago and was searching for information. I was connected to DSDN by an acquaintance and to one of the authors of this book. Jen Jacob. I have not read the entire book (I still get overwhelmed) but there are tidbits that have already helped me. For example, some common characteristics of children with Down Syndrome like sounding congested, blocked tear ducts, etc. This isn’t something that I found when searching for symptoms – word to the wise – don’t…