Down Syndrome
Connection of the Bay Area
101-J Town and Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526
Fax 925-362-8663
Expectant Parents
Welcome to the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area’s website. 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 us at (925)362-8660 or dscba@dsconnection.org. If you call after business hours, please leave a message and we will return your call as quickly as we can.
Resources
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. The Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area membership consist of parents, families and friends of children with Down syndrome, who are here to share their experiences and offer support to you and your families as your unique journey begins.
We suggest you review our website and materials that are provided here which we feel will be helpful to you as you explore the new world of DS. 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.”
If you would like additional support and information please feel free to contact us (925) 362-8660 or down_syndrome@sbcglobal.net. If you call after business hours, please leave a message and we will return your call as quickly as we can. We also have a new parent pack and an extensive library available for you as well.
Resources
Living with Ds-An ABC interview with Kelle Hampton- http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/living-with-down-syndrome-15483374
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/
NDSS http://www.ndss.org/en/About-NDSS/
Talk Tools- New Parent Video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYc0kmtpxd8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Brighter Tomorrows-http://brightertomorrows.org/letterjusttold.html
Health Parenting Tip Sheet- Parenting a Child with Special Needs, Understanding and Addressing the Emotional Dynamics- http://www.helpstartshere.org/kids-families/healthy-parenting/healthy-parenting-tip-sheet-parenting-a-child-with-special-needs-understanding-and-addressing-the-emotional-dynamics.html