Please share an interesting fact about raising a child with down syndrome.

Ignore: Down' s syndrome children are happy children and bring joy to their families.

Ignore: Family support groups can be tremendously healing ; therapeutic. They know what you're going through.

Ignore: Teaching sign language is another way of communicating effectively.

Ignore: They are visual learners.They get easily distracted. Make things simple for them.

Ignore: Children with Down syndrome need sleep study to rule out sleep apnea. Also check dsmig.Org.Uk.

Ignore: Find something she is good at and likes to do, and encourage her to be better at that.

Ignore: Before participating in sports, Down syndrome children are checked for instability at C1/2 level.

Ignore: Raising a child w' Down syndrome causes strain on relationships marriage & family therapy can help.

Ignore: It is important to remember that a child with Down Syndrome is first of all a CHILD!

Ignore: Down syndrome will not define your child's existence. Your child will still achieve milestones.

Ignore: Intervention should focus on giving your child skills that will maximize future independent living.

Ignore: They are sweet an bring much happiness to their families for more years than we imagine.

Ignore: Instability of the upper cervical spine occurs in 10-20% of Down syndrome children.

Ignore: Kids with Downs are the most loving children that you will ever meet.

Ignore: Don't put limitations.A DS child can do anything!

Ignore: Children with Down syndrome are at higher risk of autism--try to get evaluation early-by 12 mo.

Ignore: Children with Down syndrome are often the happiest patients I see. We can learn a lot from them!