| Name | Down's Syndrome |
| Related to/Also known as | Down Syndrome |
| Symptoms of Down's Syndrome |
"Down's syndrome, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and characteristic physical features."Source: NHS Choices  https://tinyurl.com/cy8q7ad |
| Useful national contacts |
Down's Syndrome Association Down's Syndrome Scotland Phone: 0131 442 8840 www.dsscotland.org.ukDown's Heart Group Phone: 0300 102 1644 www.dhg.org.ukMencap charity for people with a learning disability Helpline 0808 808 1111 www.mencap.org.uk Find your local support group: www.mencap.org.uk/search/groups |
| Children & young people | New Parent Pack (Down Syndroime Association) https://tinyurl.com/y8t2a4bn |
| News and events | |
| Online resources | Down's syndrome (NHS Choices) https://tinyurl.com/cy8q7ad Down syndrome (Contact A Family) https://tinyurl.com/y7cay2bg |
| Our resources |
The library at the Brain Charity has a range of resources on Down's Syndrome and on a wide range of disability related issues. This includes information on Down's and epilepsy, and on Down's and dementia. |
