Having a child with Down's syndrome | NHS

Three families tell their story of what it is like to have a child with Down’s syndrome.
Down's syndrome is when you're born with an extra chromosome.
You usually get an extra chromosome by chance, because of a change in the sperm or egg before you're born.
This change does not happen because of anything anyone did before or during pregnancy.
00:00 - Diagnosis
04:16 - Acceptance
05:19 - Makaton
05:54 - Respecting your child
07:03 - Telling your child about their diagnosis
09:25 - Teenage years
10:16 - Health impacts
11:17 - Society
12:41 - Support
You can find out more about Down's syndrome at www.nhs.uk/conditions/downs-s...
You can get support and advice from charities such as the Down's Syndrome Association www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

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This is so emotional!! I have a trial tomorrow with a child who has down syndrome.... I don't know anything about it but this has just helped so much without you realising so thank you :)

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Such an amazing video :)

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Thank you

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That was really motivating, such a gems of our society

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