Knowledge Center
Educational resources and awareness articles about Down syndrome
Guidelines for Informing Parents
A comprehensive guide for medical staff on how to inform parents of a Down syndrome diagnosis, with sensitivity and support.
For EveryoneHaring Center for Inclusive Education — University of Washington
Discover the Haring Center for Inclusive Education at the University of Washington, its historic role in proving the learning potential of people with Down syndrome, and what it offers educators and researchers through the Building Blocks curriculum and training programmes.
For EveryoneDown Syndrome Education International (DSE)
Discover what Down Syndrome Education International (DSE) offers to teachers, parents, and researchers — from a comprehensive online education platform to research on language development and memory.
For EveryoneDown Syndrome International (DSi)
Discover what Down Syndrome International (DSi) offers to educators, advocates, and individuals with Down syndrome — from Arabic-language education guidelines to the World Congress and self-advocacy network.
For EveryoneGlobal Down Syndrome Foundation
Discover what the Global Down Syndrome Foundation offers to healthcare professionals, researchers, and families — from JAMA-published medical guidelines to the Human Trisome research project.
For HealthcareVision and Down Syndrome
This article outlines the main eye and vision problems in people with Down syndrome, including refractive errors, strabismus, cataracts, amblyopia and tear duct abnormalities, along with medical recommendations for eye care monitoring.
For EveryoneWoodbine House — The Specialist Down Syndrome Publisher
Discover Woodbine House and its specialist Down syndrome titles — from guides for new parents to mental wellness references for adults — an essential library for families, educators, and professionals.
For HealthcareObstructive Sleep Apnoea and Down Syndrome
A medical guide to obstructive sleep apnoea in Down syndrome: causes, symptoms, and treatment options from tonsillectomy to CPAP therapy.
For EveryoneNational Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
Discover what the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) offers to families, individuals, and professionals — from the world's largest annual convention to the DS-Connect research registry.
For HealthcareDigestive Health and Down Syndrome
A comprehensive medical guide to gastrointestinal issues in Down syndrome: congenital conditions in infants, reflux, coeliac disease, constipation, and weight management.
For EveryoneNational Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Discover what the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) offers to families, healthcare professionals, educators, and advocates — from a free helpline to the CARE DS clinical platform.
For HealthcareMental Health and Down Syndrome
This article explores the key mental health concerns in people with Down syndrome, including anxiety, OCD, depression, sleep difficulties, mood disorders and environmental triggers, with guidance on diagnosis and treatment.
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