Expectant and New Parents
Curated Programs and Resources for Ages 0-3 Years Old
PROGRAMS
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First Call Program
Our First Call Outreach Program is designed for parents who have just received a Down syndrome diagnosis.
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Speaker Series
Join us for our regular Virtual Speaker Series, featuring informative talks and Q&A sessions with renown experts in topics related to Down syndrome.
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Therapy Services
Therapeutic services to promote long-term success and help your child achieve their fullest potential.
Babies to Toddlers (ages 0-3)
Facebook page: DSC Friends 0-3
Join us while we watch our kids play, share stories and therapy ideas, and think about the future together.
DSC Friends Social Group
DSC Friends is a slate of social groups, funded by the Down Syndrome Community and intended to foster relationships within groups related by age. Through DSC Friends, we will forge opportunities to build strong support networks and lasting friendships, for parents and their children.
DSC Friends events are not drop-off playdates, so an adult must be present and responsible for children.
Helpful Resources
Early intervention is a system of coordinated services that promotes a child’s age-appropriate growth and development and supports families during the critical birth to 3 years. For children with Down syndrome, these therapies (physical, occupational, and speech), exercises and activities are designed to address the developmental delays that may be experienced. These services are mandated by federal law.
You can learn more about early intervention from the NDSS. To find a local early intervention center you can ask your pediatrician or consult the Washington State Department of Early Learning site.