Medical and Health Publications

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Ageing and its Consequences for people with Down's syndrome
ageing_and_consequences Prof. Tony Holland & Marie Benton, DSA (2004)
Booklet
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Highlighting issues that may prove particularly relevant to people with Down's syndrome and their carers as they get older.
Atlanto-axial Instability - Notes for parents and carers
atlanto-axial_instability Dr Jennifer Dennis, DSA (1995)
Booklet
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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.

Atlanto-axial Information pack
atlanto-axial_info_pack_bg British Gymnastics Association
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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.

Bereavement
bereavement Stuart Mills, DSA (2006)
Booklet
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Some information and guidance on helping people with Down's syndrome cope with a bereavement.

Depression in people with Down's syndrome
depression Royal College of Psychiatrists & DSA (1996)
Booklet
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Help for the carers or families of a person with learning disabilities who may be depressed.

Diabetes and Down's syndrome - Notes for parents and carers
diabetes Peter Selby, DSA (1997)
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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.

Down's syndrome and Alzheimer's disease
ds_and_alzheimers Professor Tony Holland, DSA (2004)
Booklet
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Information about Alzheimer's disease and ideas for treatment and support.

Down's syndrome and childhood deafness - Information for families
ds_and_childhood_deafness_dsmig National Deaf Children's Society, DSA & DSMIG (2007)
Booklet
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Provides information on all types of deafness in children, and information on treatments and services that are available.

Down's syndrome and Dementia - Workbook for Staff
demntia_workbook_for_staff Karen Dodd, Kiana Kerr and Scott Fern, DSA (2006)
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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.

Eye problems in children with Down's syndrome - Notes for parents and carers
medical_eye Barbara Crofts, DSA (2008)
Booklet
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Up to date information on the eye problems that can occur in children with Down's syndrome.

Gastrointestinal problems in children with Down's syndrome - Notes for parents and carers
gastro_thumb Dr Liz Marder, DSA (1996)
Booklet
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An introduction to the gastrointestinal problems that can sometimes occur in children with Down's syndrome.

Health - Looking after yourself
health_looking_after_yourself DSA (2002)
Booklet
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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.

Promoting health in people with Down's syndrome
promoting_health DSA (2002)
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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.

Hearing problems in people with Down's syndrome - Notes for parents and carers
hearing_problems Dr Jennifer Dennis, DSA (1995)
Booklet
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Contains information on glue ear, nerve deafness, grommets, hearing aids and testing hearing.

Personal relationships and sexuality resources
personal_relationships_sexuality_resources DSA (2009)
Booklet
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Information about organisations, publications and websites that focus on relationships and sexuality for people with learning disabilities.

Preparation for menstruation
preparation_for_menstruation Sarah Rutter & Mary Sawtell, DSA (1995)
Booklet
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A guidance sheet for carers looking at preparing teenage girls with Down's syndrome for menstruation.

Sleep problems
sleep_thumb Dr Rebecca Stores, University of Oxford (2001)
Booklet
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Notes for carers on coping with sleep problems in children with Down's syndrome.

Thyroid disorder among people with Down's syndrome - Notes for parents and carers
medical_thyroid_parent Dr Jennifer Dennis, DSA (2008)
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 Up to date information on diagnosis and treatment for thyroid problems.

Thyroid disorder among people with Down's syndrome - Notes for Doctors
medical_thyroid_dr Dr Jennifer Dennis, DSA (2008)
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 Summarises what doctors need to know for diagnosis and treatment of thyroid problems.