The North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance is committed to helping our staff and their families, our community groups, partners, and the Down syndrome community to stay healthy by doing what we can to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. To help mitigate the impact of this evolving public health issue, NCDSA’s physical offices will be closed until further notice. NCDSA staff will be working remotely to serve children and adults with Down syndrome in North Carolina and available 9am-5pm EST by phone, email, and virtual meetings. In the meantime, please be safe and stay healthy! Learn more about Covid-19 and Down syndrome. here.

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Down Syndrome & Autism

Down Syndrome & Autism Connections

Down Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Look at What We Know by George T. Capone, M.D. is a web page from the National Down Syndrome Society that provides a comprehensive look at the co-occurring diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism

The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is the only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder (DS-ASD) in the United States.

“When Down Syndrome and Autism Intersect” A Guide to DS-ASD for Parents and Professionals “offers a thorough examination of the unique profile of a Down Syndrome-Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD) diagnosis and best practices for screening, treatment, and care taking through the lifespan.”