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Down syndrome

Mark Selikowitz · 1990

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About the book

Provides advice and reassurance for parents of children with Down syndrome. It is unique in its positive approach, reflecting the change in attitude towards those afflicted with the disease. The book includes useful information on raising Down syndrome children at home, as well as the many other choices that are now open to parents. Also covered are the role of early intervention, special health checks, learning alternative treatments, work, marriage, and reproduction.

First sentence: Most parents react with shock and dismay on hearing that their newborn baby has Down syndrome.

Book details

Year
1990
Language
English
Series
The facts
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Editions
2
ISBN
9780199232772

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