Prenatal Diagnosis Resources
Thanks for visiting our website. We know that this may be a difficult time for you and we are here to help. Please contact us by phone or email. We can help you find accurate, up-to-date information about Down syndrome. We can put you in contact with other families who have had a pre-natal diagnosis of Down syndrome. We would also love to introduce you to some of our favorite folks..., our children, who just happen to have Down syndrome. Below are some links to information that you might find useful during this time.
From the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County, "Light at the End of the Tunnel" is designed specifically for parents receiving a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
http://www.dsaoc.org/programs/tunnelEnglish.pdf
A New Parent Package from the National Down Syndrome Congress.
http://www.ndsccenter.org/resources/package.php
Down Syndrome Health Issues by Len Leshin, M.D., F.A.A.P. Not just health issues! Be sure to check out Dr. Leshin's links page.
http://www.ds-health.com/
Healthcare Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome
http://www.ndsccenter.org/resources/healthcare.pdf