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Stories on TV
Stories on TV soaps about babies and adults with Down's syndrome might bring up a lot of questions. If you would like to talk to anyone about one of these programmes, or any of the things it ...
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Key Facts
Did you know...? Around one in every 1000 babies born in the UK will have Down's syndrome. There are 60,000 people in the UK with the condition. Although the chance of a baby having Down's syndrome ...
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5. Do people with Down's syndrome have medical problems?
Certain medical problems are more common in people with Down's syndrome. These include: 40-50% of babies with Down's syndrome are born with heart problems, half of which require heart surgery A significant ...
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1. I have just had a baby with Down's syndrome. Will my child be healthy?
... of the common problems which children with Down's syndrome have include: 40 - 50 of babies with Down's syndrome are born with heart problems, half of which require surgery. A significant number of ...
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4. When should I claim Disability Living Allowance for my child?
... or babies with feeding problems.) Probably most claims should be made somewhere between 6 and 12 months old. See Guidelines to claiming DLA for more detailed information on the DLA rules or contact the ...
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3. What is the incidence of Down's syndrome?
For every 1,000 babies born, one will have Down's syndrome. About 750 babies with Down's syndrome are born in the UK each year. Down's syndrome affects people of all ages, races, religious and economic ...
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2. What causes Down's syndrome?
... and egg or sperm with 24 chromosomes. There is a definite link with advanced maternal age for reasons yet unknown. However most babies with Down's syndrome are born to women under the age of 35, as younger ...
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What To Say / Not Say
... very long. Today, people with Down's syndrome can look forward to a life of 60 years plus. Only older mothers have babies with Down's syndrome. Although older mothers have a higher individual ...
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New Parents
... Down's Syndrome Association Useful Resource Links Early Support ‘Information for Parents - Down Syndrome' Development in practice: activities for babies with Down syndrome (DVD) from Down Syndrome ...
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Being Pregnant
... with any questions or if you would just like to talk things through. Our helpline offers impartial advice and your call will be treated confidentially. Did you know... One in every 1000 babies is born ...
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DSA involved in Early Support Project
... - Information for Parents", a general information booklet about Down's syndrome and has, most recently, been part of a working group designing a "Developmental Journal for Babies and Children with Down's ...
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DSA and Parents meet with DWP regarding DLA
... affect those younger than 16 or older than 65 at the moment. If the new benefit were extended to children families were concerned that newborn babies with medical complications would not have the support ...
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Family Physio
Family Physio is an independent private physiotherapy practice specialising in the provision of physiotherapy for babies, children and adolescents. Family physio works within a 20 mile radius of Amersham, ...