Down's Syndrome - The Essential Guide - Softcover

Finding out that your baby has Down's Syndrome can be a time filled with worry and confusion. What does Down's Syndrome mean for you and other members of the family? What adjustments will have to be made? What support is available? Down's Syndrome: The Essential Guide explains exactly what Down's Syndrome is, how to accept a diagnosis of Down's Syndrome and move forward, and what support is available should you need it. Parents can use the book to find out what educational provisions are available, how to cope with new family dynamics and what can be done in the future to help a child with Down's Syndrome live happily and achieve their potential. Providing expert information along with sources of support, this book is essential reading for all parents and carers of a child with Down's Syndrome. Author: Antonia Chitty and Victoria Dawson

Antonia Chitty trained as an optometrist, and worked on promoting eye health for RNIB before moving on to write health features for Which? magazine. Antonia now combines running a PR company specialising in PR training for small business owners with writing business and parenting books. She can be contacted through www.acpr.co.uk. Victoria Dawson is teacher who has taught in special schools in the North of England for eight years. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education and a Diploma in Counselling. Victoria has also worked for Scope as a Project Manager, researching and writing a training package around strengthening family relationships when a child has a disability.