Filled with photographs of family activities, Down Syndrome: Birth to Adulthood is an invaluable guide for parents of children with Down syndrome, as well as the professionals who help advance their progress. The authors, well-known and respected leaders in the field, use case studies of families from the EDGE Project at the University of Minnesota to examine all the issues— both large and small—in raising a child with Down Syndrome from infancy to adulthood. Research findings from several sources are woven into the pages in a clear, readable fashion, followed with numerous practical suggestions.

Contents

1. A View of Life As a Journey
2. Beginning the Journey
3. Unfolding of the New Baby's Life Within the Family
4. Health Promotion During the Early Years
5. Stimulation of the Young Child’s Development
6. Family Adjustment and Adaptation
7. The School Years: Becoming Literate and Socialized
8. One Foot in School, One in a Community Recreation Setting
9. One Hand on the School Door, One on the Door to Work and Independent Living
10. Maintaining Health Into Adulthood
11. Looking Back, Looking Ahead
12. Giving Voice: Young Adults’ Perspectives on Their Lives

344 pages
1996/paperback/ISBN 978-0-89108-236-1
$39.95