Becoming a parent to a child with Down Syndrome can be overwhelming, lonely and stressful. The New Parent Mentor Program matches new parents with other parents of children with Down Syndrome.
DSAT Parent Mentor Program
To be Matched with a parent Mentor
Contact: Anna Taverna at anna.taverna@dsat.ca
Many of us have found strength and comfort connecting with other parents who are raising children with DS. We hope that if you’re not ready to talk to a DSAT peer supporter, that you’ll take a moment to review the New and Expectant Parent Package, “21 Welcomes” which was created by CDSS.
New and Expectant Parent Package
New Guidelines by Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents With Down Syndrome (by American Association of Pediatrics)
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
www.dsrf.org
Fact Sheet from Sick Childrens Hospital
www.aboutkidshealth.ca
Down Syndrome Clinic
https://www.sickkids.ca/areas-of-care/clinics/down-syndrome-clinic.html
Winter/Spring 2023 issue of Growing with CICC, Centennial Infant and Child Centre’s Early Intervention program newsletter.
This newsletter is designed to help families support their children’s development in many different ways. It includes ideas for play with homemade toys, tips for movement, information about communication strategies, and updates about what is happening at CICC.
