Babies with Down Syndrome

By: Karen Stray-Gundersen, Publisher

  • Revised Paperback
  • Published by Woodbine House
  • Publication date: December 1,1995
  • Dimensions (in inches): 8.52 x 5.54 x .72
  • ISBN: 0933149646

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Description

Babies With Down Syndrome: A New Parents Guide is the complete guide for new parents of babies with Down syndrome. Written by professional and parents, this book covers everything new parents need to know about rearing these beautiful and special children in a loving environment. Sensitive, yet thorough, Babies With Down Syndrome instills that essential "can-do" attitude by vanquishing every parent's greatest enemy: lack of up-to-date information.


KidSource OnLine Book Review

This books provides excellent information for parents of children with epilepsy. The chapters are written by a variety of professionals in the field of epilepsy. Parent statements are included at the end of each chapter. This book covers medical, educational, and legal rights information, as well as information on helping your family adjust to having a family member with epilepsy. It includes a glossary, suggested reading list, and a directory of national and state organizations.


From the Back Cover

"An especially moving yet practical guide." -American Library Association Booklist

"I wish there had been a book like this 19 years ago when my son with Down syndrome was born- but no matter, it's here now!" -National Down Syndrome Congress News

"This book is a wealth of information and guidance for the family... It is a book to be read though initially and referred back to again and again... Lucky the family that finds Babies With Down Syndrome early in their new direction."- The Exceptional Parent


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