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171 resources to exploreSource checked · 14 Oct 2026
Guide
ALBE guide · draft

Understanding Down syndrome and a new diagnosis

A calm, practical guide to chromosome 21, the three forms of Down syndrome, prenatal screening and diagnosis, genetic counselling, and first steps after a new diagnosis. It is educational information, not a personal medical decision.

HK / regional guideBilingual draft
A Little Bit Extra · source-backed draft
Guide
ALBE guide · draft

Health, therapy and wellbeing across life

A person-centred guide to coordinating care, preparing useful health conversations and supporting wellbeing for people with Down syndrome from childhood through adulthood and ageing.

HK / regional guideBilingual draft
A Little Bit Extra · source-backed draft
Guide
ALBE guide · draft

Early development, play and communication

A practical, person-centred guide to child-led play, speech and language, visual learning, motor skills, AAC, therapy collaboration and everyday routines for children with Down syndrome.

HK / regional guideBilingual draft
A Little Bit Extra · source-backed draft
Guide
ALBE guide · draft

School inclusion, learning and belonging

A practical guide for Hong Kong families supporting a learner with Down syndrome through school inclusion, meaningful goals, accessible learning, friendships and a confident transition into the teen years.

HK / regional guideBilingual draft
A Little Bit Extra · source-backed draft
Guide
ALBE guide · draft

Adolescence, friendships and relationships

A practical, person-centred guide to puberty education, privacy, consent, friendships, relationships, online safety, emotional wellbeing and transitions for teens and young adults with Down syndrome.

HK / regional guideBilingual draft
A Little Bit Extra · source-backed draft
Guide
ALBE guide · draft

Training, employment and meaningful work

A practical Hong Kong guide to exploring strengths, building work skills, finding suitable support and sustaining meaningful employment for people with Down syndrome.

HK / regional guideBilingual draft
A Little Bit Extra · source-backed draft
Guide
ALBE guide · draft

Daily living, self-advocacy and future planning

A practical, person-centred guide for teenagers and adults with Down syndrome, families and supporters in Hong Kong. It covers travel, money, home routines, supported decision-making, rights, service navigation, housing and future care. This is educational information, not individual legal, financial or medical advice.

HK / regional guideBilingual draft
A Little Bit Extra · source-backed draft
Guide
ALBE guide · draft

Ageing well and changing support needs

A practical, person-centred guide to healthy ageing, noticing meaningful change, seeking a careful medical assessment, and planning sustainable support for adults with Down syndrome.

HK / regional guideBilingual draft
A Little Bit Extra · source-backed draft
Guide
ALBE guide · draft

Family wellbeing, siblings and circles of support

A practical, person-centred guide to family communication, sibling relationships, caregiver wellbeing, respite conversations and consent-based community support for families connected to Down syndrome.

HK / regional guideBilingual draft
A Little Bit Extra · source-backed draft
Guide
ALBE guide · draft

Hong Kong and Southeast Asia: a practical service navigator

A person-centred guide to finding Down syndrome information, family support, skills programmes and community contacts in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. It explains how to check eligibility, language, waiting times and fees before committing to a service.

HK / regional guideBilingual draft
A Little Bit Extra · source-backed draft
Support service
Curated selection · draft

Family support, close to home

Explore family services, counselling and parent connections in Hong Kong.

Hong KongEnglish · Chinese
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association
Learning resource
Curated selection · draft

Small steps in speech & learning

Structured activities for early communication, reading and numeracy.

International / onlineEnglish
Down Syndrome Education International
Learning resource
External resource

Reading & language intervention

A teaching programme designed for children aged 5–11 with Down syndrome.

International / onlineEnglish
Down Syndrome Education International
Support service
Curated selection · draft

Pathways to training & employment

Work skills, internships and supported employment opportunities in Hong Kong.

Hong KongEnglish · Chinese
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association
Community connection
External resource

Families supporting families

Regional parent networks for shared experience and connection in Hong Kong.

Hong KongEnglish · Chinese
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association
Support service
External resource

Lifelong support in Singapore

Children’s and adult development, enrichment and family advocacy in Southeast Asia.

SingaporeEnglish
Down Syndrome Association (Singapore)
Learning resource
External resource

CDC Down Syndrome overview

A concise reference for chromosome 21, the three types, and screening versus diagnosis.

International / onlineEnglish
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Guide
External resource

NHS prenatal screening explainer

Explains voluntary screening, result language, and choices after a higher-chance result; UK guidance should not be assumed to apply in Hong Kong.

International / onlineEnglish
NHS
Community connection
External resource

HKDSA SHARE Project family networks

A Hong Kong pathway for regional parent networks, counselling, information and referral, and consent-based peer contact.

Hong KongEnglish
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association
Guide
External resource

AAP health supervision report for children and adolescents

The full clinical report gives clinicians and families an age-organised reference for childhood and adolescent health conversations, including hearing, vision, thyroid, heart, sleep, dental care, nutrition and therapy.

International / onlineEnglish
American Academy of Pediatrics
Learning resource
External resource

NDSS healthcare guidelines hub

A gateway to pediatric, adult and ageing-related Down syndrome healthcare guidance and clinician discussion topics.

International / onlineEnglish
National Down Syndrome Society
Guide
External resource

Hong Kong Family Health Service: Down syndrome information

A Hong Kong government health page that explains its Hospital Authority information source and points families toward discussion with doctors, hospitals and community organisations; its detailed content is prenatal screening.

Hong KongEnglish
Hong Kong Department of Health Family Health Service
Guide
External resource

NHS: helping children and young people

Plain-language international guidance on play, shared reading, communication supports, routines and health checks. Use it as general education, then confirm local pathways.

International / onlineEnglish
NHS
Support service
External resource

Hong Kong EDB SENSE portal

Hong Kong Education Bureau information on integrated and special education, school support, SENCOs and speech and language resources.

Hong KongEnglish · Chinese
Hong Kong Education Bureau
Learning resource
External resource

DSRF: AAC explained

An established Down syndrome organisation explains unaided and aided AAC, total communication and why an experienced speech and language professional can help.

International / onlineEnglish
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Learning resource
External resource

Down Syndrome: Guidelines for Inclusive Education

International guidance on competence-based goals, inclusive learning, peer relationships and independence. Apply it as general guidance, not Hong Kong policy.

International / onlineEnglish
National Down Syndrome Society and Down Syndrome Education International
Guide
External resource

NDSS Relationships & Sexuality

An accessible overview for families and supporters on body knowledge, meaningful relationships, consent, boundaries and abuse-prevention skills.

International / onlineEnglish
National Down Syndrome Society
Support service
External resource

Down Syndrome Employment Support Scheme

Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association information on career planning, employment advice, workshops and follow-up pathways for people with Down syndrome aged 15 or above and caregivers.

Hong KongEnglish
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association
Support service
External resource

Selective Placement Division

Hong Kong Labour Department service page covering free employment support for job seekers with disabilities and recruitment support for employers.

Hong KongEnglish
Hong Kong Labour Department
Support service
External resource

Integrated Vocational Training Centre - Day

Hong Kong Social Welfare Department overview of structured vocational training, job attachment, job matching, supported employment and life-skills activities.

Hong KongEnglish
Hong Kong Social Welfare Department
Learning resource
External resource

Supported Decision Making Program

A U.S. government explanation of person-centred supported decision-making and tailored support. Apply Hong Kong law and local professional advice separately.

International / onlineEnglish
U.S. Administration for Community Living
Guide
External resource

Alzheimer’s Disease & Down Syndrome

NDSS overview of risk, baseline, possible signs, clinical evaluation and support planning. International educational guidance; not a diagnosis or Hong Kong clinical pathway.

International / onlineEnglish
National Down Syndrome Society
Support service
External resource

HKDSA services and contact

Hong Kong starting point for asking about Integrated Family Support Services, Integrated Vocational Rehabilitation Services and current contact routes.

Hong KongEnglish · Chinese
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association
Community connection
External resource

HKDSA SHARE Project regional parent networks

A Hong Kong parent-support route describing regional networks, counselling, parent training and consent-based contact with experienced parent ambassadors.

Hong KongEnglish · Chinese
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association
Learning resource
External resource

NDSS local support overview

An international overview of the kinds of local Down syndrome organisation support that may include parents, siblings and grandparents.

International / onlineEnglish
National Down Syndrome Society
Guide
External resource

Hong Kong official rehabilitation pathway

Government overview for identifying possible Hong Kong routes across assessment, education, training, employment and community rehabilitation.

Hong KongEnglish
Labour and Welfare Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government
Community connection
External resource

Philippines association directory entry

A regional lead for family support and child programmes in the Philippines, with an explicit directory caution to verify details.

PhilippinesEnglish
Disability Support International
Community connection
External resource

Down Syndrome Association Malaysia

The official site describes PSDM as a national voluntary organisation and publishes Kuala Lumpur contact details and English/Bahasa Melayu site options.

MalaysiaEnglish · Malay
Down Syndrome Association Malaysia (PSDM)
Support service
External resource

EIPIC early intervention

Official information on EIPIC for children assessed as needing medium to high EI support.

SingaporeEnglish
Early Childhood Development Agency
Guide
External resource

What SPED schools provide

Official explanation of customised curriculum, IEPs and transition planning in SPED schools.

SingaporeEnglish
Ministry of Education, Singapore
Guide
External resource

JKM guide to OKU registration

Official steps and conditions for Malaysian disability registration, including Down syndrome under learning disability.

MalaysiaMalay
Department of Social Welfare Malaysia (JKM)
Community connection
External resource

Plan a World Down Syndrome Day activity

Annual 21 March awareness-day information and tools that Malaysian groups can use for inclusive local activities.

International / onlineEnglish
World Down Syndrome Day / Down Syndrome International
Community connection
External resource

National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month

Official annual February awareness observance under DSAPI’s auspices.

PhilippinesEnglish
Office of the President of the Philippines, published by the National Council on Disability Affairs

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