TY - BOOK AU - Royston, Angela. TI - Down's syndrome SN - 9781445117690 (pbk.) U1 - 362.196858842 23 PY - 2013/// CY - London PB - Franklin Watts KW - Down syndrome KW - Patients KW - Juvenile literature KW - Mental retardation KW - People with disabilities N1 - First published: 2009; Includes bibliographical references and index; What is Down's syndrome? -- Changing attitudes -- Who has Down's syndrome? -- What are chromosones? -- The extra chromosone -- Individual differences -- Health problems -- Testing for Down's syndrome -- Diagnosing at birth -- Babies with Down's syndrome -- Toddlers with Down's syndrome -- At school -- Friendships and fun -- Effects on the family -- Living independently -- The future; Primary, intermediate; Key Stage 3 N2 - The Explaining series looks at a range of conditions, illnesses and disabilities that affect children and adults all over the world. The books explain why they occur, how they are diagnosed, how they affect people and how they can be treated. Explaining: Down's Syndrome will help you understand what Down's Syndrome is and how it affects people. Case studies illustrate what is like to live with Down's Syndrome and how people with it manage their conditions to live full and happy lives ER -