Description
Help your child succeed and thrive with this guide to navigating Down syndrome As a parent of a child diagnosed with Down syndrome, you may be feeling unsure of what to do next or where your child's journey will take you. In this book, authors Jen Jacob and Mardra Sikora share their experiences and guide you through life with Ds with expert advice from diagnosis to adulthood. Each page teaches you ways to support your child through major milestones; nurture their development; and ensure that they succeed behaviorally, socially, and cognitively. You'll also find valuable information on:
-Sharing the news with loved ones
-Transitioning into primary school
-Developing your child's social skills
-Discussing future opportunities, including employment and housing options With The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome, you will have the tools you need to raise a happy, healthy, and thriving child.
Author: Jen Jacob, Mardra Sikora
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Published: 01/01/2016
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781440592904
ISBN10: 144059290X
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General
- Medical | Pediatrics
- Family & Relationships | Children with Special Needs
-Sharing the news with loved ones
-Transitioning into primary school
-Developing your child's social skills
-Discussing future opportunities, including employment and housing options With The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome, you will have the tools you need to raise a happy, healthy, and thriving child.
Author: Jen Jacob, Mardra Sikora
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Published: 01/01/2016
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781440592904
ISBN10: 144059290X
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General
- Medical | Pediatrics
- Family & Relationships | Children with Special Needs
About the Author
Jen Jacob is the cofounder and vice president of the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. As a part of her role, she creates, moderates, and manages small online groups for more than 2000 new and expectant parents. Jen is the author and a contributor for Unexpected: Stories of a Down Syndrome Diagnosis, available globally. She lives in Iowa with her husband and four children; her youngest son, Owen, has Down syndrome.