Health Resources

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Health Resources

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Health Screening Tool

This tool provides information about additional health screenings that should be available to people with Down syndrome. It has been divided into age groups according to changes in medical needs and growth milestones.

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National Roadmap for Health

The National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability aims to address serious health inequities faced by people with intellectual disability.  

It outlines how we can create a health system where people with intellectual disability are valued and have access to high quality, timely and comprehensive health care.

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Prenatal Resources

Our information guides and fact sheets can help to support expectant parents and inform the process of prenatal testing.

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Adolescence Guide

Down Syndrome Australia developed an Adolescence Guide for parents and families to provide information about adolescence and Down syndrome.

Ageing

The Ageing Guide provides information to adults with Down syndrome, their families and professionals about the health and wellbeing of someone with Down syndrome as they age.

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Dementia

Find a range of resources, guides and FAQ about Down syndrome and dementia on our website.

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Mental Health

Find a range of resources, guides and helplines for mental health on our website.

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Find more in our Resource Hub

See the full range of health resources for people with Down syndrome, families and health professionals in our Resource Hub.