Thank you for contacting me about Down’s Syndrome, or Trisomy 21. I know many people have very strong concerns about this matter.
A range of support is available for families with children born with Down’s syndrome. This includes an early intervention programme to help with the child’s development and provide support to the family. The programme is delivered by health visitors and midwives and can include speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, and individual home teaching programmes. In addition, where a child has a special educational need, the local authority should also make support available to ensure the child has access to the same educational opportunities as any other child.
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