York Down Syndrome Support Group
NEW & EXPECTANT PARENTS
If you are expecting, hope to adopt or have just had a baby, congratulations! As a group we support families in and around York and North Yorkshire who are enlivened by a member with an extra 21st chromosome (Down syndrome/Down's syndrome/Trisomy 21). Each family (and each member of the family) has a different story to tell but many of us are struck by similarities and common experiences. A few of our members have kindly shared their stories and can be viewed by clicking on the pictures below.
Everyone deals with the news about their child's diagnosis in their own way. We're here to offer help and support in what ever way we can.
Our Virtual New Parent Pack
If you have given birth locally you may have received a hard copy version of this pack whilst in hospital. If not please get in touch. Here's the virtual version!
YDSSG New Parent Welcome Booklet
DSA Congratulations on the birth of your baby
DSUK/PADS
"Nobody Told Me"
Booklet link
We also invite all our new parents to a free Makaton 1 to 1 introduction with our local Makaton Tutor, Jo Bryenton.
Please contact us or Jo for further info!
If you would like to meet other families in person or virtually please get in touch. We have a private Facebook group that can be found here (please request to join and answer the membership questions). Alternatively you can contact the group via the contact details on this site or the freephone number below. We look forward to hearing from you.