The mother of a child with Down's syndrome recounts her experiences in learning the initial diagnosis, and her difficulties in obtaining information and securing the best educational setting. She discusses the benefits of mainstreamed classes and cautions parents not be cowed into limited expectations for their children. (CL)

Presented is the transcript of a television interview with the parents of a 20-month-old child with Down's Syndrome. (DB)

The parents of a 13-year-old boy with moderate mental retardation (due to Down's syndrome) describe their experiences with their son's participation in Little League baseball. With much parental coaching and practice, he was able to play on a team with children one year younger and was accepted by players and coaches alike. (PHR)

The mother of an 18-year-old boy afflicted with Down's Syndrome discusses her initial apprehension and subsequent pride when her son insisted on exercising his right to vote. (LH)

The article explores the feelings of a mother with a Down's syndrome daughter when her daughter (aged 23) moves away from home. The mother speaks of her mixed emotions and sense of loss and the difficulty of letting go. (PHR)

The mother of a mongoloid child recounts the child's development, attitudes of professionals, and the child's successful adaptation to a regular class. (DB)

The mother of a Down's Syndrome child describes the program provided by P.E.E.R.S. (Parents are Effective Early Education Resources), an infant stimulation and parent training program that accepts children from birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays. (SBH)