Down Syndrome Organizations
Northern New England Down Syndrome Congress
603-622-6904
Northern New England Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Society
National Down Syndrome Society
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Congress
New and Expectant Parents
Down Syndrome Pregnancy Blog
- An excellent resource for new parents with updated, friendly information about expecting a baby with Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome Pregnancy
Brighter Tomorrows
- Up to date and accurate information and facts about Down syndrome.
Brighter Tomorrows
New and Expectant Parents Information - Down Syndrome Program, Children's Hospital Boston
- A collection of resources for new and expectant parents, put together by the Down Syndrome Program at Children's Hospital Boston.
New and Expectant Parents
Babycenter - Down Syndrome Board
- An online forum for parents of children with Down syndrome. A great place to ask questions, network, and simply chat! Under "community", search "Down syndrome" to find the board!
Babycenter
Family Supports and Services
Early Education and Intervention Network - New Hampshire
Early Education and Intervention Network of NH
New Hampshire Family Voices
- Materials and support for families of children with special needs in New Hampshire.
603-271-4525
New Hampshire Family Voices
Family Resource Connection of the New Hampshire State Library
- Program that offers thousands of resources on parenting, Children's health, disabilities, education, child development, etc. Lending library includes books, videos, and kits that are available in print or electronically. They also offer information, resources, and research assistance to assist families with child-related issues and concerns.
1-800-298-4321
Complete Online Library Catalog
Family Resource Connection
Parent Information Center on Special Education
- Guide to Early Supports and Services and Special Education in the state of New Hampshire. Provides information about the special education process, and helpful resources for parents.
603-224-7005
Parent Information Center
Down Syndrome Listserve
- A great way to gain input and advice related to Down syndrome from others worldwide. You may subscribe to this e-mail list by sending e-mail to: listserv@listserv.nodak.edu and writing: subscribe down-syn <your real name> in the body of the e-mail. The listserv program will automatically obtain your e-mail address from your message.
Adaptive Swim and Gymnastics Lessons - YMCA Goffstown, NH
Adaptive Program Schedules
Broadway Bound Performing Arts Center - Merrimack, NH
- Offers special needs dance classes.
603-429-8844
Broadway Bound
Manchester Community Music School
- Offers private and small group music therapy classes.
603-644-4548
Manchester Community Music School
Boston Ballet - Adaptive Dance Program
- A program that is a collaboration between the Boston Ballet and Children's Hospital Boston, designed to foster a love of dance in children with Down syndrome.
Boston Ballet Adaptive Dance
Education Resources
Down Syndrome Education
- Information, research, and resources about how children with Down syndrome learn best.
Down Syndrome Education
Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County
- Contains a wealth of free and printable learning resources for children with Down syndrome. Resources primarily include reading and math materials, and are designed based on how children with Down syndrome learn best.
Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County
See and Learn
- Early learning programs including reading and language, numbers, memory and speech, that are research based, and was designed based on how children with Down syndrome best learn. Materials and instructions for reading and language program are free for download online. Other programs will be available online also in the near future.
See and Learn
Love and Learning
- Early reading and language program developed by parents of a child with Down syndrome. Kits include DVD, audio cd, and books. Downloadable computer programs available as well.
Love and Learning
Signing Time
- Series of DVDs that teach children sign language. Videos are entertaining, engaging, and effective in helping children learn sign language!
Signing Time
Medical and Developmental Resources
Child Development Program, Dartmouth Hitchcock - Lebanon, NH
- This program is designed for children with a wide range of abilities and diagnoses. Though it is not specifically for children with Down syndrome, the doctors do have specialized knowledge of the medical and developmental challenges that children with Down syndrome may face.
603-650-7884
Child Development Program - CHaD
Crotched Mountain Developmental Pediatrics Clinic - Greenfield, NH
- This program is designed for children with a wide range of abilities and diagnoses. Though it is not specifically for children with Down syndrome, the doctors do have specialized knowledge of the medical and developmental challenges that children with Down syndrome may face.
603-547-3311 ext.360
Crotched Mountain Developmental Pediatrics Clinic
Down Syndrome Program, Children's Hospital Boston - Boston, MA
- This is a multidisciplinary clinic specifically for children with Down syndrome.
617-355-6000
Down Syndrome Program
New England Pediatric Services (NEPS) - Southern NH
- NEPS offers private, multi-disciplinary pediatric services for individuals from birth - 21 years old. Currently, NEPS offers home-based speech and physical therapy services.
603-296-5241
New England Pediatric Services
Down Syndrome Health
- A wealth of health-related information for children with Down syndrome, written by Dr. Len Leshin.
Down Syndrome Health
Reading List
Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents' Guide
By: Susan J. Skallerup
Gifts: Mothers Reflect on how Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives
By: Kathryn Lynard Soper and Martha Sears
Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World
By: Kathryn Lynard Soper
Road Map to Holland: How I Found My Way Through My Son's First Two Years With Down Syndrome
By: Jennifer Graf Groneberg
Common Threads: Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome
By: Cynthia S Kidder; Brian G Skotko, Cynthia Kidder and Kendra Dew
Fasten Your Seatbelt: A Crash Course on Down Syndrome for Brothers and Sisters
By: Brian Skotko and Susan P. Levine
Gross Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
By: Patricia C. Winders
Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
By: Maryanne Bruni
Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
By: Libby Kumin
Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
By: Patricia L. Oelwein
Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners: Basic Survival Skills
By: DeAnna Horstmeier
