Useful Literature


New Parent Pack 2008

Down Syndrome Ireland have recently published the New Parent Pack, with the help of people with Down syndrome, their parents, NCH Tallaght, and Down Syndrome Ireland staff. It hails the most up to date information on being a new parent for a child with Down syndrome.

Development in Young Children 2008

Guidelines for Parents – Support Feeding & Oral Development in young children with Down Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease and Feeding difficulties.

This booklet is intended to be used as a reference for the first 2 or 3 years of life. You are not expected to read it from cover to cover, but to dip in and out of it as questions arise or as you need guidance regarding your baby’s next step. It is also not intended to replace direct contact with the multidisciplinary team.

Articles


Special Needs Saving Plans

What I often find is parents are obsessed with providing for their children with special needs but neglect their own financial position. Parents are constantly paying out money each month to get their children the best care possible to increase their quality of life...

Ballacolla Family Fun Day 2012

Ballacolla Family Fun Day 2012

Title: Ballacolla Family Fun Day 2012 Location: Ballacolla GAA Grounds Date: 2012-04-08 Family Fun Day on Easter Sunday in support of Laois Down Syndrome

Saturday Club

Saturday Club

Title: Saturday Club Location: Gort na nOir, Abbeyleix Description: Saturday Club on Saturday, 14th january in Gort na nOir, Abbeyleix from 3pm till 5pm. Open to all up to the age of 12. See you there! Start Time: 15:00 Date: 2012-01-14 End Time: 17:00...

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