Resources

We have a range of resources available for professionals, parents and carers, young people and adults on a variety of topics. Use the filters below to find the resources which are relevant to you.

Here you can find information and resources on a variety of topics including development, learning, health, wellbeing and financial support.

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 Professionals Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome

Ten facts about Down's syndrome

21 May 2024

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome

Let's talk about puberty

21 May 2024

A booklet about growing up for young people with Down’s syndrome

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome

Let's talk about periods

21 May 2024

A booklet for girls with Down’s syndrome about periods

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome

Let's talk about keeping healthy

21 May 2024

A booklet about health, diet and weight for people with Down’s syndrome

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome

Let's talk about getting older

21 May 2024

A booklet about getting older for people with Down’s syndrome

Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome

Let's talk about Annual Health Checks

21 May 2024

An easy read booklet for people with Down’s syndrome about Annual Health Checks

Health resources Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome

Let's talk about the menopause

21 May 2024

Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome

Let's talk about Down's syndrome

29 April 2024

A booklet about Down’s syndrome for people with Down’s syndrome.

Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome

Let's talk about dementia

29 April 2024

A booklet about dementia for adults with Down’s syndrome.

Parents and carers of young people and adults Young people and adults with Down's Syndrome

Let's talk about death

29 April 2024

A workbook about death and funerals for people with Down’s syndrome.

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