Medical & Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents

Children with Down syndrome need the same measure of preventative health care as their peers. But having Down syndrome also increases the risk for certain medical problems, at birth or as childhood progresses. Well-informed parents and families will be better able to recognize potential problems, make vital decisions regarding their child's health, and cope more comfortably if extra medical care is required.

Written by a team of twenty-five authors who are experts in the fields of Down syndr…