Down Syndrome is a condition in which a person is born with an extra chromosome. Babies with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome 21. This extra copy changes how the baby’s body and brain develop.
Down syndrome is also referred to as trisomy 21.
Resources
National Down Syndrome Congress offers resources for anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down syndrome, from the moment of prenatal diagnosis through adulthood.
Lettercase is part of the National Center for Prenatal and Postnatal Resources, and offers resources and support for medical providers and expectant parents.
Bright Expectations
Find information on evaluation and intervention services, support programs for families, resources for health care providers, and information on developmental disabilities
Support Groups
- Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida
- Broward Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
- Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida
- Down Syndrome Association of Brevard
- F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Down Syndrome/Special Needs – West Florida
- Fun Coast Down Syndrome Association
- Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
- Manasota BUDS