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Down Syndrome
Mark Selikowitz
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Description for Down Syndrome
Paperback. New edition of a book that has been widely regarded as the definitive guide for parents of children with Down syndrome. Series: The Facts. Num Pages: 232 pages, Various illustrations and line drawings. BIC Classification: VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 128 x 14. Weight in Grams: 254.
Down syndrome is a genetic condition which causes varying degrees of learning disability as well as other health problems. Nearly one baby in every 1000 born in the UK has the condition. Parents are often frightened and confused by the birth of a baby with Down syndrome, and they need reassurance as well as up-to-date information regarding the condition. The new edition of this highly regarded book for parents of children with Down syndrome covers a number of important new developments in research and clinical practice that have occurred in the field in recent years. These include several newly ... Read more
Down syndrome is a genetic condition which causes varying degrees of learning disability as well as other health problems. Nearly one baby in every 1000 born in the UK has the condition. Parents are often frightened and confused by the birth of a baby with Down syndrome, and they need reassurance as well as up-to-date information regarding the condition. The new edition of this highly regarded book for parents of children with Down syndrome covers a number of important new developments in research and clinical practice that have occurred in the field in recent years. These include several newly ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
The Facts
Condition
New
Weight
254g
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199232772
SKU
V9780199232772
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-5
About Mark Selikowitz
Dr Mark Selikowitz is a consultant developmental paediatrician based in Sydney, Australia. He has extensive experience of treating children with developmental problems and is the author of several other books, including "Dyslexia and Other Learning Difficulties: The Facts" (OUP, 1998) and "ADHD: The Facts" (OUP, 2004).
Reviews for Down Syndrome
Review from previous edition This is an excellent book. Its open and sensitive approach is aimed principally at parents, however the breadth and depth of coverage is such that is will be of interest to most professionals working in this field. All the important areas are covered, including some such as marriage and procreation which are not always considered. The ... Read more