Quarterly Get Together for Parents of Babies with Down Syndrome
Jewish Community Center of Dallas
7900 Northaven Road
Dallas, TX 75230-3392 Map
Sunday, August 15
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Speakers: Panel of Siblings
Topic: Siblings: Come Hear What They’re Saying
Meeting room: Big D Room
Sibling play room: Yad B'Yad Room
The Big D Room and Yad B'Yad Room are right next to each other. Once you walk in the front door of the J.C. Center, you go straight ahead down the main meeting room hallway and they are the first and second rooms on the right.
We realize that with the birth of your child with Down syndrome you may have entered a whole new world - one that can be confusing and filled with deep feelings at first. Please join us for our New Parent Get Together! Come meet other parents, some new and some not so new! Get information, ask questions, find out how the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas can be a resource and support for you and your family. We look forward to meeting you and your family! For questions please call the DSG office at 214-267-1374.
Congratulations!
The birth of your new baby is a time for celebration and the feeling of joy. Your baby may not be as you have imagined, but rest assured that your baby is more like other babies than unlike. We have been where you are. You may be feeling afraid and uncertain, which is perfectly normal. Most parents experience this when they hear their child has Down syndrome. Take a deep breath and relax. Now is the time for you to get to know your baby and love each othe r.
We understand that with the birth or expectance of your child with Down syndrome, you may have a whole new world of questions - ones that can be confusing and filled with deep feelings at first. You are not alone. Through information and support, the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas will help you gain an understanding of your feelings, of your baby's needs, and of the love your baby has to offer.
Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal anomaly. Your child has had Down syndrome since conception, nothing you did or didn't do, before or during your pregnancy, caused this. As a family support organization, we offer an abundance of relevant information about Down syndrome to help you to make informed decisions regarding your child. Please take your time in searching through our website, getting acquainted with our families and becoming more familiar with the links on Down syndrome. It is important to caution our new parents to be sure that the information you access is up to date and relevant to individuals needs today. We are here to answer any questions you may have. If during your research you find any questionable information or are uncertain or unclear about any topic, we will be more than happy to help get you the answers you need to clarify your questions.
Accept no limitations! The future is bright. The first generation of children with Down syndrome who have benefited from early intervention and inclusive environments are opening new doors. People with Down syndrome are leading meaningful and productive lives. They are now graduating from school, attending college, and having fulfilling careers and relationships.
The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas has trained parent-to-parent counselors, each of whom has a child with Down syndrome. We are happy to talk to you. If you are interested in talking to another parent, please call the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas at 214-267-1374 or click dsged@sbcglobal.net.
Wherever you find yourself at this moment, please know that we care, and we will try to meet your needs for information and support at this time. The best thing you can do right now is love, nurture and bond with your baby like you would any other baby. Congratulations, you are about to embark on amazing journey!
Warmest Regards,
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