Downs Syndrome An Introduction for Parents and Carers by Cunningham, Cliff ( Author ) ON Sep-21-2006, Paperback

by Cliff Cunningham

Already established as the author of the standard work for parents of Down Syndrome children, Cliff Cunningham has now produced the definitive study in this field. Practical and helpful, its sympathetic and understanding approach covers all the questions parents ask about the causes, characteristics and diagnosis of Down Syndrome and includes the difficult issues around prenatal tests. Cliff Cunningham deals with the early reactions and feelings that parents may have and how the family adapt and cope when a child is diagnosed. He explores the mental, motor and social development of children with Down Syndrome, from birth to adulthood. Cliff Cunningham has established a study of over 160 children born with Down Syndrome and followed their progress into adulthood, the largest survey of its type ever carried out.

496 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 2006

Reviews

[Haya Dodokh · Rating 4 out of 5]

How much info you want and can cope with is very personal but I found this book perfect for me. It's well structured so you can dip in and out and find the information you need at the time without getting overwhelmed. I found the balance between positive and realistic just right.
I purchased this book after we welcomed a beautiful baby boy with Down syndrome in the family. I wanted to find out as much as I could about the issue in order to try and care for him as much as i can. I loved it. in some points I laughed; and I cried. More importantly, I felt like I could better understand what families go through when they get the news that their precious baby has Down syndrome. It helped me to put myself in their shoes. Worth the purchase for sure.