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Early development milestones
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*Buckley, Sue and Ben Sacks (2001) ‘Milestones for children with Down syndrome’ in An overview of the development of infants with Down syndrome (0-5 years), Down Syndrome Issues and Information series, Down Syndrome Education International pp 32-37
*Cunningham, Cliff (1988) ‘Developmental milestones for children with Down’s syndrome’ in Down’s syndrome: an introduction for parents pp 205-206
These guidelines are also available, slightly adapted, at the website of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG).
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