Play and Recreation During Hospitalization
Play and recreation can be therapeutic by giving children the opportunity to explore, express and process their healthcare experiences in a safe, non-threatening environment.
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Heart Facts For You
Spreading the word about CHD is vital to educating the public as a step towards improving care and fueling scientific research.
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.
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.
Genetics Home Reference — Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
The Genetics Home Reference is an online guide from the National Institutes of Health designed to help you understand genetic conditions. It includes a handbook, glossary and resources.
Medline Plus — Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
Medline Plus is the National Institutes of Health's website for patients and their families and friends.
Support Siblings of Hospitalized Child
Learn about the reactions siblings may have when a brother or a sister is in the hospital and what caregivers can do to help the family cope.
American Heart Association
AHA is the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
UNOS is a private, nonprofit organization managing the nation's organ transplant system under contract with the federal government.
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.