Edited by Susan J Skallerup, Foreword by Mitchell Levitz
This trustworthy guide has benefited thousands of families since it was first published in 1985. Covering the best practices for raising and caring for children with Down syndrome through age five, this book is invaluable to new parents who have welcomed a baby with Down syndrome into their lives.
This new edition incorporates the latest scientific, medical, educational research, and practical information available, as well as parents’ suggestions and feedback. Existing chapters have been revised, some completely rewritten by new authors, and in keeping with its parent-friendly reputation, most of the book’s contributors are parents of children with Down syndrome. Chapters cover:
Full of new photos, parent statements, updated and expanded resources and reading lists, and a reprint of the inspiring essay, “Welcome to Holland,” this guide is everything parents need to build a bright and healthy future for their child with Down syndrome.
Foreword
Mitchell Levitz
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Is Down Syndrome?
Chapter 2: Adjusting to Your Baby
Chapter 3: Medical Concerns in Babies with Down Syndrome
Chapter 4: The Daily Care of Your Baby
Chapter 5: Family Life With Your Baby
Chapter 6: The Development of Babies with Down Syndrome
Chapter 7: Early Intervention
Chapter 8: Legal Rights and Hurdles
Afterword: Welcome to Holland
Glossary
Reading List
Resource Guide
"In summary, the book Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents’ Guide, 3rd Edition is a great resource not only for new parents but for practitioners interested in gaining information and an understanding of the perspectives of parents. With respect to the purpose of this book, to provide parents with a '...a trustworthy knowledgeable guide' (p. xv), I believe Skallerup has met her goal."
- Research and Practices for Persons with Severe Disabilites Journal
"Most Down Syndrome News readers are familiar with an earlier edition of this book, as it is the first book that many new and prospective parents read when they find out their baby has DS. This latest edition keeps the same familiar format: good, factual information mixed with appealing photos and parent statements."
- Down Syndrome News, Volume 31, #7