Down Syndrome: the Facts

by Mark Selikowitz

Book Overview

This lucid guide provides advice and reassurance for parents of children with Down syndrome. It is unique in its positive approach, reflecting the change in attitude towards those afflicted with the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192626620
• ISBN13: 9780192626622
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Positive and informative

Written by an Australian pediatrician, this book is both positive and informative. The book presents a great deal of material but does it in an clear and accessible style . The author is extremely optimistic about the future of people with Down syndrome and this optimism shows in his writing. The material covered includes early childhood development, school, adolescence, and adulthood. Laws in the US, UK, and Australia are covered.

A very good overview

I read this book shortly after my son was born with Down Syndrome. It was not as "mushy" as the Stray-Gunderson book. It has wonderful information on the joys of raising a child with down syndrome, while giving very specific information on potential health problems and what to be sure your pediatrician is aware of. I liked the fact that he recomends that the parent is the child's biggest advocate, and that we prepare ourselves for that role.