Post by Daniella on May 26, 2006 22:15:23 GMT
During the first few weeks, many parents ask
What will be available for my child when she is older?
What kind of financial provision can we make for our child’s future?
Children with Down’s syndrome can grow up to live long and fulfilled lives. Provided they are allowed the opportunities they need to develop self-help skills and independence. People with Down’s syndrome can thrive well in to their fifties, facing many of the challenges we all encounter: school, further education, work and a home of one’s own. Many children with Down’s syndrome are now being integrated successfully into mainstream schools.
Available provision differs from area to area and the situation is always changing. Residential and occupational opportunities for young people and adults are being developed all the time by both the statutory and voluntary agencies. Up-to-date- information can be obtained from the Information Officers at the National Office of the Association.
Financial provision can be made by way of a trust or settlement established during your lifetime or by a combination of a will and a trust. In either case, it can be combined with a planned programme of saving or by the provision of a suitable insurance policy. The Association has information on these topics and can put you in touch with professional people who can help.
Where can we get help if we need it?
Questions about health care should be addressed to your midwife, family doctor, or to your Health Visitor who is generally based at the local Child Health Clinic. Your child may also be under the care of a paediatrician or some other hospital-based specialist who will also give advice. All can be useful sources of information about other services.
What will be available for my child when she is older?
What kind of financial provision can we make for our child’s future?
Children with Down’s syndrome can grow up to live long and fulfilled lives. Provided they are allowed the opportunities they need to develop self-help skills and independence. People with Down’s syndrome can thrive well in to their fifties, facing many of the challenges we all encounter: school, further education, work and a home of one’s own. Many children with Down’s syndrome are now being integrated successfully into mainstream schools.
Available provision differs from area to area and the situation is always changing. Residential and occupational opportunities for young people and adults are being developed all the time by both the statutory and voluntary agencies. Up-to-date- information can be obtained from the Information Officers at the National Office of the Association.
Financial provision can be made by way of a trust or settlement established during your lifetime or by a combination of a will and a trust. In either case, it can be combined with a planned programme of saving or by the provision of a suitable insurance policy. The Association has information on these topics and can put you in touch with professional people who can help.
Where can we get help if we need it?
Questions about health care should be addressed to your midwife, family doctor, or to your Health Visitor who is generally based at the local Child Health Clinic. Your child may also be under the care of a paediatrician or some other hospital-based specialist who will also give advice. All can be useful sources of information about other services.