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How to talk to parents about Down syndrome

Tips for GPs about prenatal screening for Down syndrome
Who is it for?
Professionals
What is it about?
Communication, For professionals, Understanding intellectual disability
Who made it?
Down Syndrome Australia
When was it made?
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26 years ago
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During pregnancy, some patients learn that there is a high chance their child will have Down syndrome. It is normal to feel many different emotions, and for those emotions to change over time.  

These tips for GPs explain how to:

  • help parents make an informed choice about prenatal screening for Down syndrome
  • talk with parents about the results.

The tips explain the best words to use and information to share. The tips say how to connect parents to the Down syndrome community.

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Down Syndrome Australia

Down Syndrome Australia is made up of State and Territory associations. These groups provide support, information and resources to people with Down syndrome and their families across Australia.