Medical and Health Publications

Up to date information, clarifying what carers need to know about detection, sporting activities etc. We suggest you also read the information pack from the British Gymnastics Association, below.

Guidance on screening for Atlanto-Axial Instability in people with Down's syndrome prior to taking part in gymnastics or other sports. Please note this is not a DSA publication. See the DSA booklet above.

Some information and guidance on helping people with Down's syndrome cope with a bereavement.

Help for the carers or families of a person with learning disabilities who may be depressed.

This booklet discusses the relationship between diabetes and Down's syndrome and provides information on day to day management. Also answers the most common questions parents and carers have.

Information about Alzheimer's disease and ideas for treatment and support.

Provides information on all types of deafness in children, and information on treatments and services that are available.

This workbook is primarily for support staff working with people with Down's syndrome who have dementia. It is designed for use with a specific named person, to enable staff to offer them the most effective care possible as the person's condition progresses and their needs change.

Up to date information on the eye problems that can occur in children with Down's syndrome.

An introduction to the gastrointestinal problems that can sometimes occur in children with Down's syndrome.

Accssible health information for adults with Down's syndrome including a photocopiable personal health record. This material comes with a separate 'notes for carers' section. See 'Promoting Health' booklet below.

This is a set of notes on medical issues to be used by the carers of adults with Down's syndrome. It complements Part 1 above (Health - Looking after yourself) which is a Health Record to be used by the person with Down's syndrome.

Contains information on glue ear, nerve deafness, grommets, hearing aids and testing hearing.

Information about organisations, publications and websites that focus on relationships and sexuality for people with learning disabilities.

A guidance sheet for carers looking at preparing teenage girls with Down's syndrome for menstruation.

Notes for carers on coping with sleep problems in children with Down's syndrome.

 Up to date information on diagnosis and treatment for thyroid problems.