Down Syndrome
Connection of the Bay Area
101-J Town and Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526
Fax 925-362-8663
Expectant Parents
We understand that this time must be filled with mixed emotions for you and your family and want you to know that you are not alone in your journey. We would like to suggest that in reading about Down syndrome that you take your time and digest only that information which is helpful to you. It is our philosophy that your baby is “a baby first with Down syndrome second”.
We are here to support you in every way possible and welcome you to contact us with any questions you may have. You may reach Nancy, Director of Parent Support, at (925)362-8660 or nferguson@dsconnection.org.
Resources
A book full of real-life accounts of families who have received a Down syndrome diagnosis. While the book is currently only available online, it is hopeful that it may someday go to print.- http://www.missiont21.com/
A Pregnant Mother’s Guide to Down Syndrome http://downsyndromepregnancy.org/
Down Syndrome: An Expectant Parent’s Guide http://www.ndsccenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/firstcall_exp_final_b.pdf
Understanding the Diagnosis of Down Syndrome http://www.ndss.org/New-and-Expectant-Parents/Understanding-the-Diagnosis-of-Down-Syndrome/
Brighter Tomorrows-http://brightertomorrows.org/learning.html?language=1
New Parents
Welcome and congratulations to you on the birth of your baby.
The birth of a new baby is most often filled with joy and wonderment however, having a child with Down syndrome can be a time filled with mixed emotions for you and your family members. We hope that we will be of support to you and help you to realize that you are not alone. We would love to talk with you and introduce you to our programs, resources, and support services.
You have more time than you think to learn about the many challenges and blessings that lay ahead of you and at this time we encourage you to bond with your newborn and realize your baby is "a baby first with Down syndrome second.”
Please contact Nancy Ferguson at (925) 362-8660 or nferguson@dsconnection.org.
Resources
A book full of real-life accounts of families who have received a Down syndrome diagnosis. While the book is currently only available online, it is hopeful that it may someday go to print.-http://www.missiont21.com
Babies with Down Syndrome; A New Parents’ Guide- http://www.amazon.com/Babies-Down-Syndrome-Parents-Guide/dp/1890627550
Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives http://giftsds.segullah.org/
A good video- http://themighty.com/2015/11/families-make-emotional-video-for-new-parents-of-kids-with-down-syndrome/