Information for Students

We are pleased that so many students are learning about and doing projects on Down syndrome; however, we don't have the staffing levels or funds to provide answers for every one who needs help with their report. We've put together a list that will point you to internet sites that contain the information most asked of us.

General or medical facts

• General Information about DS, from the National Down Syndrome Congress
• A description of DS, by Siegfried M. Pueschel, M.D.
• Facts About Down Syndrome, from the National Institute of Child Health

The genetics of Down syndome:

• Trisomy 21: The Origin of Down Syndrome, by Dr. Len Leshin
• Chance of Recurrence of DS, by Dr. Paul Benke
• The Chromosomal Basis of Down Syndrome, from the National Institute of Child Health.

Information from Down Syndrome Victoria

• Preferred language when speaking about Down syndrome
• Facts about Down syndrome
• Statistics on Down syndrome
• Support available at Down Syndrome Victoria

Also check the information by topic section of this website