Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby. Babies with Down syndrome are babies first, to be enjoyed and cherished. With a Down syndrome diagnosis, you may have questions and concerns. We hope the resources provided can help to guide you.
Parent Resources
Helpful Links
The amount of information may be overwhelming. We chose some of our favorites as good starting places.
Early Steps
Early steps resources are designed to improve the family's capacity to enhance a child's development from birth to 3 years old. Services and therapies will be determined on an individual basis. For more information contact Early Steps at (985) 429-1252.
NDSS - A promising new future together
Understanding A Down Syndrome Diagnosis
New and Expectant Parents
Welcoming a newborn with Down syndrome
Parent's Guide to the First Month
Nancy McCrea Iannone & Stephanie Hall Merideth
Babies with Down Syndrome