The parent's guide to Down syndrome advice, information, inspiration, and support for raising your child from diagnosis through adulthood

"A guide for parents whose kid (s) have Down syndrome"--

Main Author: Jacob, Jen.
Other Authors: Sikora, Mardra.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media, [2016]
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Summary: "A guide for parents whose kid (s) have Down syndrome"--
Physical Description: 255 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781440592904
144059290X
Author Notes: Jen Jacob is the cofounder and vice president of the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. As a part of her role, she creates, moderates, and manages small online groups for more than 2000 new and expectant parents. Jen is the author and a contributor for Unexpected: Stories of a Down Syndrome Diagnosis , available globally. She lives in Iowa with her husband and four children; her youngest son, Owen, has Down syndrome.

By day Mardra Sikora balances a patchwork of community, advocacy, work, and family. She believes in the power of words and writes both fiction and nonfiction to advocate for and with her adult son Marcus. You can find her and Marcus on the blog Grown Ups and Downs; Facebook; Twitter; as well as on various blog networks, including The Huffington Post .