Resources for Providers
Below we have listed informative resources that are intended for medical professionals as they work with families and individuals within the Down syndrome community.
AAP Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome
Clinical report designed to assist the pediatrician in caring for the child, adolescent, and family in whom a diagnosis of Down syndrome has been confirmed by chromosome analysis or suspected by prenatal screening
Best Practices for Communicating a Prenatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome
Free interactive resource distributed by Brighter Tomorrows to educate clinicians on how to give a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, using two simulated sessions with a high-risk patient and her husband.
Best Practices for Communicating a Postnatal Diagnosis of Down Syndrome
Free interactive resource distributed by Brighter Tomorrows to educate clinicians on how to give a postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, using two simulated sessions with a patient and her husband.
Delivering a Prenatal or Postnatal Diagnosis Bi-fold
Printed material intended for medical providers delivering a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis for various genetic conditions
RODS Heroes
RODS Heroes seeks to assist families in adopting children with Down syndrome