Down Syndrome: The First 18 Months (2003)
Directed by Will Schermerhorn
Genres - Culture & Society, Health & Fitness |
Sub-Genres - Illnesses & Disabilities, Medicine, Parenting |
Run Time - 108 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Cammila Collar
This informational program teaches new parents about what they can expect from their first 18 months with a new child who has Down Syndrome. The program deals with the issues surrounding a new born with Down Syndrome, health concerns that may arise, therapies that can be helpful, as well as new expectations and opinions coming to light.
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Down-syndrome, advice, breastfeeding, child-development, coping, diagnosis, language, newborn, nutrition, perspectives, support