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<p><P>Dr. Mark Selikowitz, a consultant paediatrician, has drawn on his extensive experience with children with Down syndrome to write this sympathetic and authoritative book, widely regarded as the definitive guide for parents. In this new edition, he looks at the many new opportunities that have appeared over the past few years in the educational, social, and employment spheres for people with Down syndrome. These have been accompanied by favorable changes in community attitudes. A particularly encouraging development is the greater attention paid to the wishes of people with Down syndrome. The book offers advice and reassurance to these people and provides an essential guide to their parents and the many health workers who come in contact with Down syndrome children and adults.</p> <h3>William I. Cohen</h3> <p>Dr. Selikowitz has updated his 1990 book designed for parents of children with Down syndrome. This book is notable in that it covers the whole life span, from infancy to adulthood and deals with the developmental, educational, and social-sexual needs of individuals with Down syndrome as well as their medical needs. "The author successfully meets his objective of providing

Who reads Down Syndrome: the Facts?

Author

Selikowitz, Mark

Publisher

Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press, USA

Published

1997

Language

EN

ISBN

9780192626622

Category

health

Subjects

Medical, Medicine

Rating

4.7 / 5 (19 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14