On the internet

On the internet

There is a vast amount of information available on the internet and, a word of caution, not all of it is helpful – or even accurate. The sites listed below are all recommended for good, realistic and accurate information – bear in mind that the details given of services, benefits etc on websites in other countries do not apply in Australia!

Down Syndrome Educational Trust, UK

Down Syndrome Association, UK - Click on the New Parents tab for comprehensive information about Down syndrome and a range of topics of interest to new families. Services, benefits etc mentioned are for the UK.

Down Syndrome Association of Scotland - Use the quick link for New Parents on their homepage – the Further Information section has some good articles.

Down Syndrome Ireland

Canadian Down Syndrome Association

Down Syndrome Research Foundation, Canada

Down Syndrome Association of NSW

Down Syndrome Society of South Australia

Down Syndrome Association of Queensland

DS Health - a health site authored by well-known US paediatrician Dr Len Leshin, father of a child with Down syndrome

Further reference

http://www.downsyndrome.com

This comprehensive site lists just about every webpage that exists in relation to Down syndrome. It is a US created list and all the multitude of US sites are listed first – keep scrolling down and you will find all the other national organisations, the world over, and a great deal more besides.