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  • Alzheimer’s Disease in People with Down Syndrome  provided by National Institute on Aging.
  • **Down Syndrome Association of Orange County (DSAOC) provides support, education and activities for children and adults with Down syndrome, and their families.
  • Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network provides resources and education, as well as connections to other parents, for expecting parents or parents of newborns.
  • **Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County (DSF) implements The Learning Program, which uses current research on best practices and effective teaching strategies to improve education for children with Down syndrome.
  • GiGi’s Playhouse provides activities resources for those with Down syndrome
  • Global Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome
  • Health Care Guidelines published by American Academy of Pediatrics; specific checkpoints by age are listed for pediatricians to address with children having Down syndrome.
  • National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) provides information, advocacy and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.
  • National Down Syndrome Society (DSS) is a national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

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