Resources

We have resources for professionals, parents and carers as well as easy-read resources for young people and adults with Down’s syndrome. You can view resources in each category by using the buttons below.

If you can’t find what you need or would like to talk through any of the information or resources in this section please contact our Family Support Service team on 0300 030 2121 or email familysupportservice@dsscotland.org.uk.

We will continue to add resources over time so if there is anything you would like to see more information on, please let us know.

Parents and carers of children
Let's talk about your child starting nursery

23 January 2025

Are you planning for your Child to start nursery?

Starting nursery is a big step in your child’s life (and yours!) and it can be a very exciting time, however we know for all parents it can create feelings of mixed emotions, from worrying if their child will cope on their own, settle in or make new friends. Let’s Talk about Your Child starting Nursery -is a booklet we have created specifically for parents and carers of a child with Downs syndrome to help support when planning for and starting nursery to ensure the transition can be a smooth and happy experience for you and your child.

Parents and carers of children
Let’s Talk about Your Child starting Primary School

23 January 2025

Are you planning for your Child to start Primary School?

Starting Primary school is a big step in your child’s life (and yours!) and it can be a very exciting time, however we know for all parents it can create feelings of mixed emotions, from worrying if their child will cope on their own, settle in or make new friends. Let’s Talk about Your Child starting Primary School -is a booklet we have created specifically for parents and carers of a child with Downs syndrome to help support when planning for and starting Primary school to ensure the transition can be a smooth and happy experience for you and your child.

New Parents Parents and carers of children
You and Your Baby Postcards

23 July 2024

Education Professionals Parents and carers of children
Developing language skills

23 July 2024

Expectant Parents New Parents
Welcoming your baby with Down's syndrome

23 July 2024

Parents and carers of children Professionals Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
Ten facts about Down's syndrome

21 May 2024

Parents and carers of children
A Little book about siblings

29 April 2024

A booklet for siblings to give them information about growing up with a brother or sister with Down’s syndrome.

Parents and carers of children Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome
ABC Programme

9 April 2024

A booklet about our Achieving Better Communication Programme.

New Parents Professionals
Getting to know a baby with Down’s syndrome

22 March 2024

Information about babies with Down’s syndrome for new parents.

Expectant Parents New Parents Professionals
A little booklet about babies

22 March 2024

This booklet is for the parents, families and friends of new babies with Down’s syndrome.