Question: im looking for a really good web site for down syndrome. I need facts, medication, health concerns, and causes. Hopefully i can get all my info off of one site, if anyone can help

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Answers: Try www.downsyn.com

In addition to the information, there is a fabulous forum made up of parents of children with Down syndrome and they are a great source of information and personal experiences.

Good luck

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Have you tried www.downsyndrome.com?

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go to mayoclinic.com or webmd.com for good info

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ask google,they will find what you are looking for,from mikhal in israel.

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I suggest the National Down Syndrome Society at www.ndss.org

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www.wikipedia.org
i always use that. it,s really good :)

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