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Book Reviews
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The Journal frequently carries reviews of new published material on issues relating to Down's syndrome. Here are two examples of a recent review.
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‘TO BE A DAD’
Richard Bailey has produced this new book, "TO BE A DAD”
ISBN: 0955284309.
It costs £6.99 (excluding postage and packaging) and is a lovely little gift book full of beautiful and funny photographs of babies coupled with quotes about fatherhood and parenthood. The images combined with the quotes show a wit, simplicity and edginess that will delight all new and expectant parents, especially fathers.
or from Amazon or any other bookstore.
Richard will donate £1 to the DSA from every sale of the book ordered through baileyhartpublishing – please quote ‘DSA JOURNAL’ when ordering.
Look out for ‘To Be A Mum’ and "To Be A Grandparent " which will be coming out next year.
Mental Wellness in Adults With Down’s Syndrome – A Guide To Emotional And Behavioural Strengths And Challenges
by Dennis McGuire and Brian Chicoine
ISBN: 1-890627-65-8
In this groundbreaking book, the founding directors of the Adult Down Syndrome Center of Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, share nearly 30 years of combined experience, treating over 3000 adolescents and adults with Down’s syndrome aged 12 to 83.
This authoritative, upbeat, and easy-to-read guide clarifies what the common behavioural characteristics of Down’s syndrome are, how some could be mistaken for mental illness, and what bona fide mental health problems occur more commonly in people with Down’s syndrome. As Chicoine and McGuire describe these traits and mental health issues, they also explain, through observations and case studies based on their patients, how parents, caregivers, and adults with Down’s syndrome can work together to foster mental wellness.
 In addition, the authors discuss the importance of regular assessment and how behaviour and mental well-being can be affected by environmental conditions, social opportunities, and physical health. The first section of the book offers a wealth of knowledge and insight about typical behavioural traits of Down’s syndrome and how to work with teens and adults to encourage mental wellness on a day-to-day basis. For each condition, the authors describe the problem signs, the diagnostic process and a range of treatment options, such as counselling, behavioural therapy and medications.
This is an invaluable resource for parents, mental health professionals, teachers and caregivers who want to understand how to promote mental health and resolve psychosocial problems in people with Down’s syndrome.
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