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Health
These tips help to ensure that children with Down syndrome receive the best possible care.
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General
This postcard for health professionals explains what people with Down syndrome would like others to know.
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General
Information and strategies for health professionals when communicating with people with Down syndrome and their families
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Housing
Down Syndrome Victoria developed these factsheets with information about moving out of home, planning for a good life and developing independence.
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This Australian Breastfeeding Association guide provides practical information on breastfeeding babies with Down syndrome (a cost applies)
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Education
Down Syndrome WA developed these booklets to help children and teenagers with Down syndrome work through the decisions about schooling and leaving school.
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Education
Down Syndrome WA developed these booklets to help children and teenagers with Down syndrome work through the decisions about schooling and leaving school.
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Social sensitivity (Voice Article)
Apr 2020HealthThis article by Dr Dennis McGuire discusses how people with Down syndrome may be especially aware of and sensitive to their immediate social environment.
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Health
This Voice article discusses advice about managing an extended stay in hospital with tips from families who have been there before.
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Health
This guide provides an overview of Down syndrome research by researchers at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
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Education
Down Syndrome Queensland developed the Visual Support Guide to assist with communication and strategies for the education or employment setting
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Education
Down Syndrome Queensland developed the Transitions resource to help families prepare for transitions at school for children with Down syndrome.