Informational
Books
New books are marked with an (*).
Babies with Down Syndrome edited by Karen Stray-Gundersen. Discusses prenatal testing, early intervention, legal and medical issues, and resources. Wonderful and highly suggested!
Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome by Maryanne Bruni. Geared through age 12.
Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome by Maryanne Bruni.
Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome by Patricia C. Winders, P.T. Over 100 activities and accompanying photos to practice motor skills with infants and children through age six. Excellent guide.
Classroom Language Skills for Children with Down Syndrome by Libby Kumin.
Medical & Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome by D.C. Van Dyke, Ph.D.
Children with Mental Retardation: A Parent's Guide by Romayne Smith, M.A.
Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome by Libby Kumin. Covers language development from birth through school years...how to facilitate speech.
Keys to Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome by Marlene Targ Brill. Covers everything from adjusting to a child with down syndrome to adulthood issues.
Understanding Down Syndrome: An Introduction for Parents by Cliff Cunningham. I really like this book because it seemed to reassure me that we can deal with having a child with a handicap.
Sign with your Baby by Dr. Burton White. Since most Down Syndrome children have difficulty in speaking, many parents use sign language with their babies/toddlers to reinforce communication. A practical guide that we will use often.
Communicate with your Child by James McDonald.
Yoga for the Special Child by Sonia Sumar.