About Down's Syndrome

What is Down's syndrome?

Is it my fault?

How can doctors tell my baby has Down's syndrome?

How can doctors be sure my baby has Down's syndrome?

Are the doctors ever wrong?

Can Down's syndrome be cured?

How severe is my baby's Down's syndrome?

What is a learning disability?

Will My Baby Be Healthy?

What will my baby be like?

What will my baby be like as an adult?

What if I don't want the baby?

Will it happen again?

What is the incidence of Down's Syndrome?

When was Down's syndrome discovered?

What causes Down's syndrome?

What is the correct terminology regarding people with Down's syndrome?

For more information about Down's Syndrome, see our links page for information from other organisations. Many thanks to The Down's Syndrome Association for the information presented on these pages.