Resources

.Down Syndrome Association of Houston (DSAH)
DSAH's mission is to build a brighter future for children and adults with Down syndrome. The organization services members in Houston and all surrounding communities. DSAH understands that people in each community need to have a way to reach out to others within their local area, for friendships, support, play dates, and to share information that is pertinent to that area.

Katy Community Group Committee
Spring Community Group Committee
Pearland Community Group Committee
The Woodlands Community Group Committee
Baytown Community Group Committee

Greater Clear Lake Families Exploring Down Syndrome (GCLFEDS)
GCLFEDS' mission is to provide support and resources to individuals with Down syndrome and their families and to promote awareness, understanding and inclusion in their communities.

Father’s Joy
Father’s Joy is a non-profit Christian organization whose mission is to minister and provide support and information to families of children with disabilities.

National Association for Down Syndrome
Contains a great resource page with many useful links

Down Syndrome WWW Page
The Down Syndrome WWW Page was established in February 1995 and is compiled from the contributions of members of the Down Syndrome Listserv and others.

National Down Syndrome Society
This site is a comprehensive information source about Down syndrome.

Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Center
This center is dedicated to improving life for people with Down syndrome through research, education and services.

Down Syndrome: Health Issues

Down Syndrome Quarterly
An interdisciplinary journal devoted to advancing the state of knowledge on Down syndrome and covering all areas of medical, behavioral, and social scientific research

Coupon Chief
A retail savings guide for people with disabilities.  

Tuck Sleep
Their primary mission is promoting sleep health awareness, and most recently, they’ve explored how people with mental and physical disabilities can get a better night’s rest. You can check out a few of our in-depth guides here:
Mattress and bedding accommodations for physical and mental disabilities
How autism impacts sleep timing and quality
Dealing with sleep disorders and Down syndrome

Woodbine House
Books on disabilities for children and teens

Welcoming Babies with Down Syndrome

Health Link USA
Links to websites which may include treatment, cures, diagnosis, prevention, support groups, email lists, message boards, personal stories, risk factors, statistics, research and more

National Down Syndrome Congress
The purpose of the Congress is to create a national climate in which all persons will recognize and embrace the value and dignity of persons with Down syndrome

National Association for the Education of Young Children
The Rise School is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Handwriting Without Tears
The easy-to-teach, easy-to-learn curriculum that makes handwriting mastery joyful for students and their teachers

Family Education Network

Family Village
A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources

Cerebral Palsy Guide
An organization that shares educational materials to families and individuals affected by Cerebral Palsy, including information about different therapies and financial resources

Cerebral Palsy Guidance
Cerebral Palsy Guidance was created to provide answers and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy. Our goal is to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community as possible, building up a network of support, as well as providing necessary assistance.

Cerebral Palsy Group   
Provides free educational information and support to those who have been affected by cerebral palsy.                                                  
Conscious Discipline 
Comprehensive self-regulation program that integrates social-emotional learning and discipline. Conscious Discipline is a longtime leader in the integration of classroom management with social-emotional learning, utilizing everyday events as the curriculum and addressing the adult's emotional intelligence as well as the child's. Conscious Discipline empowers adults to consciously respond to daily conflict, transforming it into an opportunity to teach critical life skills to children.  Conscious Discipline is evidence-based and was named as a national model for character education by the Florida State Legislature.