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amother
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 Sat, Nov 17 2018, 10:41 pm
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Does anyone know of any support groups for someone who just unexpectedly gave birth to a child with Downs Syndrome? They are going through a very tough time emotionally.
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themom
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Sat, Nov 17 2018, 11:17 pm
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I have a child with DS and would be happy to speak with them
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advocate
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Sat, Nov 17 2018, 11:24 pm
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Ditto. I live in Maryland. One bit of advice --the parents may be given all sorts of materials to read--suggest they limit their reading to recent materials (last five years or so), and and too much. A lot can be overwhelming and needlessly worrying.
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amother
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Sat, Nov 17 2018, 11:31 pm
There is a facebook group called Jewish parents of children with DS.
If they are in NYC, HASC center has family support groups. http://www.hasccenter.com/family_support.php
Also usually as soon as you get a diagnosis you will get a care coordinator who will help you sign up for early intervention and other services, including a social worker/therapist if needed.
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amother
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Sun, Nov 18 2018, 12:11 am
| happyone wrote: | | what location ? |
Thank you all for your links and advice.
Located in Brooklyn.
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amother
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Sun, Nov 18 2018, 12:40 am
I recently gave birth to a baby with Downs and didn’t know about the diagnosis beforehand. She’s now 2 months old. It was very hard for me to process at the beginning but I’m doing a lot better now. I got so much support from
people here. This is the link in case you want to share it with the couple. People had many kind and inspiring things to say: https://www.imamother.com/foru.....6398.
I would be happy to speak with the couple if they ever want, not to give support because I’m still unexperienced but to say hello to fellow travelers on the journey.
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