down syndrome

A young boy named Charlie describes the activities he shares with his friend Isabelle, a girl with Down Syndrome.

A noisy little girl with cerebral palsy and a quiet little girl with Down Syndrome learn to play together and eventually become best friends.

Explains some of the challenges and rewards of having a friend with Down syndrome, using everyday kid-friendly examples.

Provides an overview of Down syndrome, describing what it is and what it is like to live with the chromosomal disorder.

Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome.

A young girl with Down syndrome describes the things she enjoys doing and her emotions, reinforcing the fact that she is just like other children who do not suffer from the condition.

Describes what causes Down syndrome and how it affects those children who have it, stressing how they can be helped to lead happy lives.

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An introduction to down syndrome that discusses chromosomes, related health problems, testing, diagnosis, development of children with the disorder, how it effects family members, and independent living.

Offers teenagers with siblings diagnosed with Down syndrome advice on how to cope with both the joys and challenges associated with their sibling's condition as well as an overview of how Down syndrome will impact their lives.