Ds Resource Websites

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Ds Resource Websites

 

The following sites are helpful general resource websites.  This page will be added to regularly.

 

Down syndrome Associations:

(Local Canadian)

Canadian Down sydrome Society

Down syndrome Association of Ontario

Down sydrome Association of Toronto

Durham Down syndrome Association

 

 

(Other Areas)

National Down syndrome Society

 

Income Tax/Benefits under the Canadian Revenue Agency

Child Disibility Benefit

Child Disibility Tax Credit

Child and Family Benefits

 

General Resources:

(for Durham Region in Ontario)

Infant and Child Development Services

Durham Region - Information on Infant and Child Development

Services for Adults with Developmental Disibilities

Child Care & Other support services (lists & websites)

Grandview Children's Centre

YMCA Play to Learn Group for Kids with Special Needs (Created by Sandi Graham-McWade)

YMCA Play to Learn Calendar (Every other Tuesdays)

Durham Down syndrome Association - Information, Events & Activities through the Association

 

Education Resources:

Sign Language - My baby can talk (Signs and Videos)

The PREP Program (Promoting Full Inclusion for Inviduals with Ds) - Education and Resources for Individuals with DS and their families

Conclusions: Inclusion versus Special Schools - Why All Inclusivness Works Better

Making Inclusion Work for Children with Down syndrome

How to Get Your Toddler Talking

Late Talkers do Fine as They Grow up - Baby Centre Study

Physical Education for the Person with Down syndrome

Speech & Language Delays/Disorders

Talking Language and Communication Inc.  (Email for Speech-Language Pathologist Jill Clements-Baartman M.A., M.H.Sc.,) - Durham Ontario Canada

Perspectives About Down syndrome - Resource Presentation (PDF)

 

Personal Help Resources:

Breast Feeding an Infant with Ds - LLLI (La Leche League International)

Preventing Challenging Behaviours in Children with Down syndrome - (Down syndrome Education Online)

How Can I Prevent My Toddler From Biting Me?  Babyzone (Ask an Expert)

How to Potty Train in One Day

Diaper Subsidy - Easter Seals (Application & Information)

Down syndrome Research Foundation