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Information and strategies for health professionals when communicating with people with Down syndrome and their families

Down Syndrome Victoria developed these factsheets with information about moving out of home, planning for a good life and developing independence.

This Australian Breastfeeding Association guide provides practical information on breastfeeding babies with Down syndrome (a cost applies)

Down Syndrome WA developed these booklets to help children and teenagers with Down syndrome work through the decisions about schooling and leaving school.

Down Syndrome WA developed these booklets to help children and teenagers with Down syndrome work through the decisions about schooling and leaving school.

This article by Dr Dennis McGuire discusses how people with Down syndrome may be especially aware of and sensitive to their immediate social environment.

This Voice article discusses advice about managing an extended stay in hospital with tips from families who have been there before.

This guide provides an overview of Down syndrome research by researchers at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.

Down Syndrome Queensland developed the Visual Support Guide to assist with communication and strategies for the education or employment setting

Down Syndrome Queensland developed the Transitions resource to help families prepare for transitions at school for children with Down syndrome.

This short guide helps children to understand more about their peers with Down syndrome.

Down Syndrome Queensland developed this Guide to support communication and provide strategies for the education or employment setting.