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An important apostrophe
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 8(2), October 1994, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The World Health Organisation has officially recommended the use of the term 'Down Syndrome' to replace the term 'Down's Syndrome'. Argues that there should be consultation before changing the name.
Telling children that they have a brother or sister with Down's Syndrome
- Author:
- HAMES Annette
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 22(2), 1994, pp.62-65.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The parents of 20 children with Down's Syndrome were interviewed to find out if, and how, they had told older siblings the diagnosis. The majority of parents agreed that other children should be told immediately, or as soon as they begin to ask questions about their younger brother or sister. This paper includes some quotes from parents, recalling how they had told siblings.
Health-related resources for black and minority ethnic groups
- Author:
- HEALTH EDUCATION AUTHORITY
- Publisher:
- Health Education Authority
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 219p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aimed at all those concerned with commissioning, purchasing or providing health care services for black and minority ethnic groups. Lists books, video's, audio cassettes, and packs.Contains resources which: promote healthy lifestyles, inform about health services and how to use them, and are concerned with particular conditions and diseases. Also includes training resources. Includes listings on: access to health services; alcohol; ante/post natal care; communications (including interpreting/translating); contraceptives; death and dying; environmental health; equal opportunities; female genital mutilation/circumcision; HIV/AIDS; immunisation; learning difficulties; mental health; nutrition; older people; child care; disability; refugees; religion; sickle cell; Tay Sachs disease; Thalassaemia; travellers; and women's health.