Guide for parents and carers of children with Down syndrome
This guide is for parent carers with children and young people who have Down syndrome. You will find information on:
- Down syndrome
- how Down syndrome may affect you and your child
- where to go for further support and information
You may not want to read this guide all at once; you may find it more useful to refer to different sections over time.
The guide was developed by the Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) for Early Support, in consultation with families and practitioners.
Down's syndrome and Down syndrome are different names for the same condition and you will hear people use both terms. For simplicity, this resource uses Down syndrome throughout.