Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome
Book about families with children with various disabilities (hearing loss, autism, Down syndrome, schizophrenia, dwarfism, etc). Explores triumphs and challenges of raising children with neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders from parent and child perspective.
Resource Type: Book
Topics: Autism, Down Syndrome, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability, Mental Health, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
Age Ranges: School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: 976 pages
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
Based on the book Far From the Tree, this is a documentary about families with children with various disabilities. Explores triumphs and challenges of raising children with neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders from parent and child perspective.
Available on: AMC+, stream/rent from other services
Topics: Autism, Down Syndrome, Learning disabilities/Intellectual disability, Mental Health
Age Ranges: School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: 1 hour 33 minutes
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)