Down Syndrome

Mark Selikowitz

Description

Down syndrome is a genetic condition which causes varying degrees of learning disability as well as other health problems. Nearly one baby in every 1000 born in the UK has the condition. Parents are often frightened and confused by the birth of a baby with Down syndrome, and they need reassurance as well as up-to-date information regarding the condition.

The new edition of this highly regarded book for parents of children with Down syndrome covers a number of important new developments in research and clinical practice that have occurred in the field in recent years. These include several newly recognised medical conditions that are known to occur more commonly in patients with Down syndrome, for example, glaucoma, gastrointestinal malformations, feeding difficulties, gastro-oesophageal reflux, coeliac disease, and diabetes. This expanded edition also includes new recommendations regarding routine health checks in line with those of the UK Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (UKDSMIG). Additionally the book covers new prenatal screening methods which have been developed to identify Down syndrome during pregnancy.

Down Syndrome

Mark Selikowitz

Table of Contents

1. The first days are the hardest2. Coping with family and friends3. What is Down syndrome?4. How Down syndrome comes about5. Your child's development6. Your child's health7. The heart8. Your child's behaviour9. A guide to services10. Assessment11. Early intervention and pre-school groups12. Which school?13. Adolescence14. Adulthood15. Controversial treatments16. Future pregnancies17. Conclusion18. Useful resources and further reading

Down Syndrome

Third Edition

Mark Selikowitz

Author Information

Dr Mark Selikowitz is a consultant developmental paediatrician based in Sydney, Australia. He has extensive experience of treating children with developmental problems and is the author of several other books, including "Dyslexia and Other Learning Difficulties: The Facts" (OUP, 1998) and "ADHD: The Facts" (OUP, 2004).