Order the DVD
Discounts for DS organizations
are available.
Contact Will Schermerhorn at will@blueberryshoes.com or
call (703) 338-1776
Chapters
(click hyperlinks for broadband samples in Windows Media
format)
SECTION
1: The Newborn
- A
New Baby: 56k | broadband
Focus on the changes a baby with Down syndrome can bring to families--and
why not to focus on it.
- Health
Care for Newborns: 56k | broadband
Advice and steps to take in the first few days of life.
- Focus
On: Breastfeeding: Practical information on overcoming
breastfeeding challenges from birth.
SECTION
2: Health Concerns
- Working
with Professionals: 56k | broadband Strategies for talking to health care professionals about Down
syndrome.
- Ear,
Nose and Throat: Dr. Sally
Shott leads the discussion of ENT and related concerns.
- Nutrition
and Mealtimes: An introduction to the nutritional needs
of children with Down syndrome.
- Little
Teeth: Common problems with the teeth of young children
with Down syndrome.
SECTION
3: Therapies
- Therapies
Overview: What therapists do, why they do it, and a bit
about how they do it.
- A
Story: The Bridge: A
father remembers the change he saw in his son--and himself--when
he gave his son a chance to prove himself.
- Language
and Speech Therapy: An introduction
to the process of communication and fostering language in young
children.
- Physical
Therapy: 56k | broadband
Patricia Winders discusses therapeutic concerns and strategies.
- A
Story: Stepping Back: 56k | broadband
Why too much therapy is not a good thing.
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Published in 2003. 108 Minutes. NTSC DVD, NTSC VHS tape, PAL VHS Tape
Down Syndrome: The First 18 Months is the best, fastest, most up-to-date source of information for new parents. International and US experts, plus knowledgeable parents, give a view of the early years of Down syndrome that is honest, positive and practical.
Since publication in December 2003, more than 3,700 copies of Down Syndrome: The First 18 Months have been purchased in the United States, England, Mexico, Japan, India, New Zealand, Australia, Sweden, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland and Singapore.
"We were overcome by the content: factual, well-presented information,
not emotionally driven, and presented by experts. ... So much good
and positive energy generated! This is the best resource we have
to date."
-- Down Syndrome Association of New South Wales,
Australia |
| Note: New parents in the following cities may wish to check with their local Down syndrome organizations before ordering. Each has ordered large quantities at a discount to give free to new parents: |
| Charlotte, NC |
Northern Virginia |
| Los Angeles, CA |
Portland, Oregon |
| Morristown, TN |
Dublin, Ireland |
"This film is an excellent resource for anyone caring
for a child with Down syndrome and strikes a well-managed
balance between realistic professional advice and positive reassuring
support for families."
-- Down Syndrome News and Update, the Down Syndrome
Educational Trust, Portsmouth, UK |
Comments about Down Syndrome: the First 18 Months
This film, and its companion, Discovery: Pathways to Better Speech for Children with Down Syndrome are changing lives in Ukraine:
On behalf of the staff in the Speech Pathology unit of Orphanage # 3 in Odessa, Ukraine, we want to send a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ for making these two wonderful DVD’s about Down Syndrome.
Olga, the Director of the Orphanage, also said to let you know that as a result of a couple items they learned from the First 18 Months video, they were able to get a young boy to begin speaking, who had not been talking before.
Obviously, they were quite overjoyed at this success and they wanted me to extend that to you. .
Sincerely, John R Nickleach |
Comments from Amazon.com (see more)
"An absolute must have for all parents, families and professionals! As a speech & language pathologist, I have worked with special needs children for 17 years, and finally I have viewed a high quality product for children diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Informative, comprehensive and heart warming are just a few words to describe this excellent DVD."
And
"When my daughter was born with Down Syndrome last year, I was initially too exhausted to read anything. I asked my mother-in-law to see if there were any videos out there. She found this one which was perfect. This video is full of great information. Most importantly for me, it was presented in a very positive manner. When a parent is in that early phase of learning about an unexpected diagnosis, emotions can be a bit raw. While watching this video during this "emotionally raw" period, I felt very hopeful and positive about my daughter's future."
And
"As a new grandmother to a beautiful little girl recently born with Down Syndrome, I found this DVD to be very heartwarming and very uplifting. It gave me the reassurance that I needed to hear that my little grandaughter is going to be OK. To quote a line from the DVD...."you need to make a place in your family for the disability, and you also need to put the disability in it's place." The DVD is very informative and emphasizes the point that first and foremost...this is a child. I highly recommend this DVD to any family member who has been blessed with a Down Syndrome child." |
