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Offers health resources on Down syndrome, including information on the types of Down syndrome (Trisomy 21, Translocation, and Mosaic Down syndrome) and the characteristics and possible health concerns for people with Down syndrome.
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS) is a national information and support organization. The CDSS Web site provides information on Down syndrome for new parents, family members, professionals, educators, care providers and students.
Source: Canadian Down Syndrome Society
What is Down syndrome? What causes Down syndrome? What are the symptoms? How is Down syndrome diagnosed? How is it treated?
Source: Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Health Services
Get the facts about Down syndrome - development, health and other information for new parents.
Source: Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Down syndrome (DS), also known as Trisomy 21, is the most common chromosome anomaly detected in approximately 1/700 to 1/1000 births with little variation between countries.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
A booklet created by adults with Down syndrome for adults who have Down syndrome to have a better understanding of who they are and what Down syndrome is.
Source: Canadian Down Syndrome Society
This site provides information on Down syndrome including the prevalence, the physical, developmental and behavioural characteristics, the associated difficulties, the causes and treatment. (Site available in French only.)
Source: Centre de réadaptation en déficience intellectuelle Montérégie-Est
This site provides information on the Down Syndrome Association of Estrie and information on Down syndrome such as discovery, the physical characteristics and symptoms. (Site available in French only.)
Source: Association du Syndrome de Down de l'Estrie
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