Health Professionals
Down Syndrome Indiana is committed to supporting healthcare professionals who serve individuals with Down syndrome. Our resources and materials are curated using the most up-to-date research in collaboration with healthcare professionals across disciplines and specialties. If you have specific inquiries or requests, feel free to reach out to us at Garner@dsindiana.org or by phone at 317-925-7617!
Health Care Information for Children with Down syndrome
Download a checklist published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2022 to share with parents.
Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down syndrome
Download a checklist published by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in 2022 to share with parents.
Make a Referral
Is there a family that could benefit from connecting with other parents of children with Down syndrome? Is there a family that would benefit from getting connected to Down syndrome resources? We can help! We have both DSI staff and volunteers who are trained to connect with other parents and to talk with caregivers about available resources and connections!
Click here to download the referral form/HIPPA compliant Release of Information form (you can also contact us directly to learn more at Garner@dsindiana.org: Release of Information
Request a DSI New Parent Packet Today!
Do you have a patient who has recently received a Down syndrome diagnosis?
Request a FREE New Parent Packet today full of medical and health information, information about Down syndrome curated by health professionals and DSI, community resources, and so much more!
Resources for New Families
Provide families with a flyer from Down Syndrome Indiana to help connect them with the many resources that we offer!
Download the brochure here:
Information Sheet for Professionals
Effective July 1, 2015, a new bill (House Bill 1093) requires health care facilities or providers to provide certain “written information” to expectant parents when they receive a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome or any other disorder diagnosed prenatally.
To download this information sheet for printing and distribution, please click here. (En español ).
Free Medical Outreach Presentation
Down Syndrome Indiana is happy to provide an educational in-service about Down syndrome and resources available to help your practice provide the most accurate and up to date information about Down syndrome. To schedule, please e-mail Stephanie Garner, Program Coordinator at garner@dsindiana.org or call the office at 317-925-7617.
What is Down syndrome: Resources in other languages
Download an explanation of Down syndrome in one of these 7 languages!
Breastfeeding and Down syndrome
Many babies with Down syndrome are able to breastfeed successfully with a little extra support. You can find more resources at:
- Breastfeeding and Down syndrome
- Preparing to Breastfeed Your Baby with Ds: A Prenatal Guide
- Preparing to Breastfeed Your Baby with Ds: A Guide to Taking Your Baby Home
Additional Resources