Having a child with Down's syndrome | NHS

Three families tell their story of what it is like to have a child with Down’s syndrome. Down's syndrome is when you're born with an extra chromosome. You usually get an extra chromosome by chance, because of a change in the sperm or egg before you're born. This change does not happen because of anything anyone did before or during pregnancy. 00:00 - Diagnosis 04:16 - Acceptance 05:19 - Makaton 05:54 - Respecting your child 07:03 - Telling your child about their diagnosis 09:25 - Teenage years 10:16 - Health impacts 11:17 - Society 12:41 - Support You can find out more about Down's syndrome at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/downs-s... You can get support and advice from charities such as the Down's Syndrome Association https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk