Resources for Physicians


Thanks for visiting our website. We know that staying up-to-date on each and every thing that might impact your patients is an impossible task. We are here to help. We can show you where to find accurate, up-to-date information on Down syndrome. We can answer questions from a parent's perspective, which is something a medical textbook can't do. We can share our experiences of receiving the news of the diagnosis of Down syndrome, which might help you convey the same information in a more positive manner. Below are some links to information that might be of interest.


Down Syndrome Health Issues by Len Leshin, M.D., F.A.A.P. Dr. Leshin is a physician and the parent of a child with Down syndrome
http://www.ds-health.com/

Healthcare Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome
http://www.ndsccenter.org/resources/healthcare.pdf

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Committee on Genetics
Health Supervision for Children With Down Syndrome
http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;107/2/442.pdf

A New Parent Package from the National Down Syndrome Congress. Your patient might appreciate this link!
http://www.ndsccenter.org/resources/package.php