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The Children's Hospital at Providence

 

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MedlinePlus Down Syndrome
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Extensive resources on all aspects of Down Syndrome with links to prevention/screening, specific conditions and issues, clinical trials, genetics, reference materials and organizations.

Down Syndrome: Health Issues
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Author's note: I'm a pediatrician and the father of Avi, 6 years old, and Nathan, 8 years old. Avi has Down Syndrome ("DS" for short) and has inspired me to write these essays about children with DS for other parents. I have put them here for general reading.

Down Syndrome for New Parents
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Resource for new parents of a child with Down Syndrome.

Down Syndrome Sites On the Internet
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Comprehensive list of Down Syndrome sites and resources.

Club NDSS
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This website is for people with Down Syndrome and other disabilities, encouraging them to learn, play and connect with others.

The information furnished by the Childrens Virtual Hospital at Providence is of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. As each situation is unique, do not rely on this information for diagnosis and treatment. The Childrens Hospital at Providence recommends that you visit a qualified Health Care Professional for individual and personal attention.


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