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Explaining... Down's Syndrome Angela Royston

Explaining... Down's Syndrome By Angela Royston

Explaining... Down's Syndrome by Angela Royston


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Summary

An informative and thought-provoking series that takes an in-depth look at common illnesses and disabilities.

Explaining... Down's Syndrome Summary

Explaining... Down's Syndrome by Angela Royston

The Explaining series looks at a range of conditions, illnesses and disabilities that affect children and adults all over the world. The books explain why they occur, how they are diagnosed, how they affect people and how they can be treated.

Explaining: Down's Syndrome will help you understand what Down's Syndrome is and how it affects people. Case studies illustrate what is like to live with Down's Syndrome and how people with it manage their conditions to live full and happy lives.

About Angela Royston

Angela Royston is an extremely well known writer of children's educational books. Her library of titles includes books about space, science, geography, history, social sciences and literacy, just to name a few! Angela regularly visits schools to find out what children are learning and exploring in the classroom, and discusses many of her book titles with children during these visits. Angela is married with children, and lives and works in London.

Table of Contents

  • 1: What is Down's syndrome?
  • 2: Changing attitudes
  • 3: Who has Down's syndrome?
  • 4: What are chromosomes?
  • 5: The extra chromosome
  • 6: Individual differences
  • 7: Health problems
  • 8: Testing for Down's syndrome
  • 9: Diagnosing at birth
  • 10: Babies with Down's syndrome
  • 11: Toddlers with Down's syndrome
  • 12: At school
  • 13: Friendships and fun
  • 14: Effects on the family
  • 15: Living independently
  • 16: The future
  • 17: Glossary
  • 18: Further information
  • 19: Index

Additional information

GOR010021992
9781445117690
144511769X
Explaining... Down's Syndrome by Angela Royston
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hachette Children's Group
2013-02-27
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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