Information Packets
Contact the DSAGC to request any of the following materials.
General Information Packet
This packet contains handouts and articles covering basic information about Down syndrome.
New Parent Magazine
The DSAGC distributes the New Parent magazine,“Expecting an Extraordinary Life….A New Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome” to 34 area hospital departments. This new publication, created by the DSAGC in 2008, includes stories from families, siblings and grandparents, an introduction to Down syndrome for new parents, information on medical issues, and wonderful full color photographs. Hospital staff, including nurses, perinatal care coordinators, social workers and geneticists are provided with a supply of these magazines to distribute to any patient who delivers a baby with Down syndrome.
Download the Publication (PDF)
Expectant Parent Packet
This packet gently guides the expectant parent through the new world of parenting a child with Down syndrome. The packet includes general information and resources that can address the issues expectant parents face when they learn their child will be born with a disability.
Download the Expectant Parent Packet (PDF)
New Parent Packet
This packet is sent to new parents after they contact the DSAGC for the first time. It provides the family with information on parenting their child and discusses some of the feelings that parents may have after giving birth to a child with a disability.
Download the New Parent Packet (PDF)
Healthcare Professionals Information Packet
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati is providing you with this Information Packet to assist you in the medical care of your new patient.
Teacher - Elementary Information Packet
This packet contains handouts and booklets which can help educators meet the needs of their elementary age students.
Teacher - Middle and High School Information Packet
This packet contains handouts and booklets which can help educators meet the needs of their middle and high school students.
Sibling Packet
Your family is welcoming a new baby
into your home. This is an exciting time
for your family! To help you learn more
about Down syndrome, we are sharing
these games, books, definitions and
puzzles with you. We also have a
coloring book that we can send you in
the mail.
Download the SiblingPacket (PDF)
Down Syndrome and Autism
This packet provides information about dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism.
Download the Down Syndrome and Autism Packet (PDF)
Friend/Relative Packet
This packet provides accurate and up-to-date information to educate friends or family members and to dispel some commonly held misconceptions about Down syndrome. If friends and family members are better educated about Down syndrome they will be better able to help provide support at this sensitive time.
Download the Friend/Relative Packet (PDF)
Español Packet
In order to meet the growing need for information for Spanish speaking families, we have created a packet of introductory information for new families in our community. Also included are resources and agencies that may provide assistance.
Download the Español Packet (PDF)
Grandparent Packet
This packet addresses the emotions that a grandparent may experience and provides tips and strategies on welcoming the new baby into the family. This information is helpful in dispelling the fears that grandparents may have for their grandchild and family.
upcoming
2/7/2012 - Transition Bootcamp: Exiting High School
2/21/2012 - Transition Bootcamp: Exiting High School (Session 2)
3/25/2012 - 3rd Annual World Down Syndrome Day 5K Race and Walk
