Resources

Like any parent, you may have some questions about your baby.

Does your baby have Down Syndrome

Welcoming your baby into the world will bring you and your family joy. Remember that your new baby is a baby first. Delight in the fact that the child is a baby, and needs everything any new baby does. The baby needs all the love, cuddling, soothing that you have to offer.

All babies are different and it’s important to talk with your baby’s doctor if you have any medical concerns.

Click here to download general information about Down Syndrome.

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Below is a list of resources that our parents have found helpful. We are fortunate that new resources are being available all the time. If you see something we missed please let us know. Alternatively you can download a Reference PDF with all organizations listed on this page.

Local Organizations

Name	Address
Bridges	www.mybridges.org/
Brevard County Parks and Recreation Persons with Disabilites Programs – North	https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksRecreation/persons-with-disabilities-programs
BCPR Central Area Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion Services – Central	https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksRecreation/persons-with-disabilities-programs
BCPR South Area Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion Services – South	https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksRecreation/persons-with-disabilities-programs
Children’s Medical Services/Early Steps	http://www.floridahealth.gov/AlternateSites/CMS-Kids/home/contact/melbourne.html
Parrish Children’s Center	https://www.parrishhealthcare.com/the-childrens-center/about/
Family Liaison Project	https://familyliaisonproject.com/
Harmony Farms, Inc.	https://www.harmonyfarmsinc.com/
Space Coast Early Intervention Center	http://www.sceic.com/
Special Olympics of Brevard	https://specialolympicsflorida.org/brevard/
Walk on Water Ministires	http://walkonwaterhorses.com/
The Scott Center for Autism Treatment	https://www.thescottcenter.org/
S.O.A.K. Supporting Our ASD Kids	http://soakfamilies.weebly.com/

Florida Organizations

Name	Address
Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida	https://www.dsacf.org/
Hope Haven	https://www.hope-haven.org/
The IEP Advocate	http://www.theiepadvocate.com/
Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida	http://www.dsfflorida.org/

National & International Organizations

Name	Address
National Down Syndrome Congress	https://www.ndsccenter.org/
National Down Syndrome Society	https://www.ndss.org/
Band of Angels	http://www.bandofangels.com/
International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association	https://www.imdsa.org/
Specs4Us	https://www.specs4us.com/
Wrightslaw	https://www.wrightslaw.com/

Down Syndrome & Related Information

Growth Charts for Children with Down Syndrome	http://www.growthcharts.com/
Mosaic Down Syndrome.com	http://www.mosaicdownsyndrome.com/
Down Syndrome Pregnancy	http://downsyndromepregnancy.org/
Down Syndrome : Health Issues – Dr. Len Leshin	http://www.ds-health.com/
Basic American Sign Language Dictionary	https://www.masterstech-home.com/ASLDict.html
ASL Pro	http://www.aslpro.com/
Sign With Me – Infant Sign Language	https://signwithme.com/
Deaf Linx	http://www.deaflinx.com/
Deaf Websites	http://www.deafwebsites.com/
American Sign Language Resource Guide	http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/asl-resource-guide.php
R-Word Spread the Word to End the Word	https://www.r-word.org/