An investigation into the experiences of mixed ancestry parents with a preschool child with down syndrome
Master Thesis
2010
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Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal cause of intellectual disability and in the South African (SA) mixed ancestry population a prevalence of 1.54 in 1000 live births have been reported. Children with DS have a unique variety of health concerns and therefore regularly need to be followed-up. In the Western Cape (WC), the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital (RCWMCH) and Tygerberg Hospital (TBH) have specialised services that are offered to children with DS and their parents.
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Scott, C. 2010. An investigation into the experiences of mixed ancestry parents with a preschool child with down syndrome. University of Cape Town.