Positive about Down syndrome

Positive about Down syndrome provides information and support to new and expectant parents of a little one with Down syndrome.

We have amazing online support for our families, we know how important it is for them to have access to accurate contemporary information and so provide our book #NobodyToldMe the truth about Down syndrome to families and literature to maternity units.

We have recently introduced online early development groups for our preschoolers, baby Makaton signing courses for new parents and Makaton training for members’ nurseries/childminders.

We believe every parent should receive the best possible care and support.

We believe the arrival of every baby with Down syndrome should be celebrated.

We believe every child with Down syndrome should be given every opportunity to flourish and thrive.

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Growing up, Post natal

“My daughter didn’t believe she was beautiful – until she heard the words come from Tom…”Bekki Maddox, 46, couldn’t convince her daughter she was beautiful. But after appearing on Channel

Growing up, Post natal

The thing is, at the beginning, all you can imagine is unhappiness and dissatisfaction, such sadness as all your dreams and imaginings for your child are shattered. I compare it

Growing up, Post natal

In 2001 our beautiful baby daughter Emily was born. Having suffered several miscarriages and fearing I may never be able to have a baby I was ecstatic. After a couple