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New Parent Outreach
Resources To Get You Started
There are numerous resources for many topics relating to Down syndrome. Listed below are a few key references to get you started. More extensive resources and reading lists are available from the DSAOC Resource Center and accessible from the NDSS and Woodbine House websites. In addition, several of the resources described below may be borrowed from the DSAOC Resource Center.
Books
- Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents’ Guide (2nd Edition). Stray-Gundersen, K. (Ed.)(1995). Rockville, MD: Woodbine House.
A comprehensive guide for new parents concerning medical, emotional, educational and social issues relating to Down syndrome.
- Classroom Language Skills for Children with Down Syndrome. Kumin, L. (2001). Bethesda, M.D: Woodbine House.
Explains how communication problems associated with Down syndrome affect children in school with strategies for adapting schoolwork and improving teacher-student communication.
- Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents. Kumin, L. (1994). Rockville, MD: Woodbine House.
Guide focuses on speech and language development in children with Down syndrome.
- Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. Bruni, Maryanne (1998). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Guide to understanding and developing fine motor skills in children with Down syndrome.
- Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. Winders, P.C. (1997). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Book describes and explains gross motor skill issues children with Down syndrome may face and suggests easy-to-follow activities that are developmentally appropriate for ages 0 through 6.
- Special Education – Rights and Responsibilities. (2000). Case & PAI.
Comprehensive guide to rights and responsibilities relating to public education.
- The New Language of Toys; Teaching Communication Skills to Special-Needs Children; A Guide for Parents and Teachers. Schwartz, Sue (1996). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
Contains helpful ideas to stimulate children to develop and improve their language skills through toys and play.
Journals and Newsletters
- National Down Syndrome Society Update
Newsletter available from NDSS.
- Down Syndrome News
Newsletter available from NDSC.
- Down Syndrome Quarterly
Journal for professionals and parents containing up-to-date information on medical, behavioral and social scientific research.
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