Named after John Langdon Down, the British doctor who described the syndrome in 1866, Down syndrome, or Down's syndrome, is the most common cause of mental retardation and malformation in infants and children. Down syndrome occurs with the presence of an extra chromosome, known as trisomy 21. Here you will find extensive information on Down syndrome, including the genetics.
Recommended Resources
A Family Web Site for Down Syndrome
A family web site for Down Syndrome, containing information on specific treatments and general therapies; complete with details about raising children with Down Syndrome.
http://www.cdadc.com/ds/
The Down Syndrome website explains the health issues raised by this syndrome. Students writing reports on this syndrome can find information on Down syndrome here. The website covers blood disorders, sleep apnea and other conditions that can be caused by this syndrome. The website also covers controversies in Down syndrome as well.
http://www.ds-health.com
Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center (DSAHRC)
The DSAHRC is a non-profit organization offering support for people with Down Syndrome in the state of New York.
http://www.aim-high.org/
Down Syndrome Education Online
An online publication by The Down Syndrome Educational Trust. The Down Syndrome Online offers comprehensive research and educational materials, including books, reports, and articles.
http://www.down-syndrome.org
Down Syndrome Educational Trust
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is a non-profit organisation working to advance the development and education of individuals with Down Syndrome in the United Kingdom.
http://www.dseinternational.org/en/gb/
Down Syndrome International is a non-profit organization providing financial resources to assist people with Down syndrome in less developed countries.
http://www.ds-int.org/
Down Syndrome Research Foundation & Research Centre
The Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre published articles on psychological, social, and physical development, as well as the health issues related to those living with Down Syndrome.
http://www.dsrf.org
Down Syndrome Research Foundation UK
The Down Syndrome Research Foundation is a non-profit organization providing information on research projects relating to known health issues related to this condition.
http://www.dsrf.co.uk
Down Syndrome Research Online Advocacy Group
Web site provides information on clinical, biomedical, and scientific research into Down syndrome from facilities around the world.
http://www.dsresearch.org
Down Syndrome: For New Parents
Web site is dedicated to providing new parents with comprehensive and sensitive information about Down Syndrome, specifically raising a child with the condition.
http://www.downsyn.com/
DHG, the Down's Heart Group, is a non-profit organisation which provides support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down Syndrome.
http://www.dhg.org.uk
The DS Health web site provides a collection of medical essays and other information resources about Down Syndrome and related health issues.
http://www.ds-health.com/
National Association for Down Syndrome
NADS, the National Association for Down Syndrome, is a non-profit organization which provides educational and medical information for individuals and their families affected with this conditions.
http://www.nads.org
National Down Syndrome Society
The National Down Syndrome Society is a non-profit organization supporting research in the United States. Web site includes details about education and advocacy programs.
http://www.ndss.org/
The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group
DSMIG, the Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group, is a non-profit organisation providing information for people with Down's syndrome in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
http://www.dsmig.org.uk
