How Vision Can Support or Delay Learning in a Child with Down Syndrome: Part 2
Vision refers to more than an ability to see things close or far away. The eyes’ ability to move and work together as a team are important aspects of vision.
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Down Syndrome Checklist: Birth
Learning that your child has Down syndrome can be overwhelming. This checklist was developed to help guide you through the first steps.
Early Communication Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
This book describes the communication delays that are common in children with Down syndrome.
CHOP Community Resource Database
The CHOP Community Resources database offers families and professionals the opportunity to see what resources for children with disabilities and illnesses are available in the region and, in some instances, across the country.
Early Intervention Agency - Delaware
Early Intervention (EI): Coordinated by the Child Development Watch program in the Division of Public Health. Serves children ages 0-3 years.
Who to call for help?
- New Castle county: 302-283-7240
- Kent and Sussex counties: 302-424-7300
No charges for assessments; services are billed to family’s insurance company.
Street Safety for Your Special Needs Child
Children with disabilities are two to five times more likely to be killed in pedestrian accidents than their typically developing peers. Find safety tips.
When Your Special Needs Child Wanders
Children with Down syndrome and autism have a much greater chance of wandering, increasing their risk of a variety of injuries. Find tips to limit wandering.
Stranger Safety for Your Special Needs Child
Individuals with Down syndrome can be trusting, putting them at risk of harm. Alyssa Siegel, MD, offers stranger safety tips for parents and caregivers.
Preventing Abuse of Your Special Needs Child
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities are more likely to be abused by someone they know than a stranger. Education is key to preventing abuse.
Protecting Your Special Needs Child from Bullying
Children with Down syndrome may face significant risk of bullying, but you can help them build confidence and learn tactics for handling aggressive behavior.