Down Syndrome Visions for the 21st Century [Paperback]

Providing a comprehensive survey of the clinical, educational, developmental, psychosocial, and transitional issues relevant to people with Down syndrome, this book addresses the needs of family members, caregivers, and professionals alike. Edited in association with the National Down Syndrome Society, this up-to-date treatment incorporates the newest developments concerning sexuality, inclusion, transition into adulthood, and legislation, as well as a discussion of the Human Genome Project and the sequencing of chromosome 21.Self-Determination.

Self-Advocacy.

Advocacy.

Role of the Family.

Health and Clinical Care.

Research.

Psycho-Social Issues.

Education/Inclusion.

Communication, Math and Language Skills.

Turning the Vision into Reality. This volume is a comprehensive collection of articles representing a wide range of disciplines…it will be a valuable addition to the bookshelves of families, medical staff, educators, and researchers. (American Journal of Medical Genetics, August 15, 2004)

“...a comprehensive compilation of the myriad issues facing individuals with Down syndrome and their families across the lifespan...this book, compared to other tomes of highlights from various conferences, seems to contain more bang for the buck as the issues it covers are extremely pertinent and could stand alone apart from the conferences...this book will stay on my shelf.” (Journal of Genetic Counseling, Vol. 13, No. 1, February 2004)

This book will be of great interest to anyone wanting to have the latest information about this genetic disorder... (family2000.org.uk, 9 September 2002)

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