Medical Professionals
Supporting them, by supporting you
Our team is ready to help medical professionals and trainees provide the best possible care to their patients with Down syndrome and other disabilities. We stay current with best practices and specialized guidelines to help medical professionals navigate the health needs of people with Down syndrome, but we also offer resources to help them connect with parents and families (especially when delivering a Down syndrome diagnosis). We’re here to partner with you to help our healthcare system better support individuals and their families throughout their lifespan.
Get the support you need, start here
Receive a medical information packet
Part of our mission is to provide continuous education to physicians and other healthcare professionals on how to deliver a balanced, unbiased, accurate, up-to-date, and compassionate diagnosis of Down syndrome to new and expectant parents. Click the button below to submit your information as a health care professional, and we will send a medical outreach packet. You’ll also learn how to connect new and expectant parents with our Parents First Call Program—a welcome basket that offers gold-star resources in their area, award-winning books, and goodies for their new baby.
Delivering a Down syndrome diagnosis
We believe it’s necessary to openly discuss Down syndrome in a way that is both supportive and educational. And this begins with how the initial communication of a Down syndrome diagnosis to expectant and new parents. If you’re looking to better inform how you deliver this diagnosis, visit the Congratulations Project (receive a congratulatory letter from members of Camp PALS in Chicago), Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (connecting and supporting new/expectant parents), and Down Syndrome Test (for information about prenatal testing).
Learn from self-advocates
It’s important for you to hear patient and family perspectives about their experiences within the healthcare system. Although their experiences are often diverse and unique, the personal examples shared are designed to help you gain a more personal understanding of life with Down syndrome and the ways in which the healthcare system can better support the individual and their family.
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I’m glad we can support DSAW, in our short time being connected with DSAW the organization has done more for our family than words can describe.
Robert
Support near you
No matter where you live, there’s support available
Across Wisconsin, there are many chapters and parent support groups that are ready to connect with you.
