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What I Wish I Knew Then...Reflections from Personal Experiences in Counseling about Down Syndrome

Author: Campbell K. Brasington

Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Issue 6/2007

Abstract

Sharing the news about a newborn baby’s diagnosis of Down syndrome with families is a scenario genetic counselors frequently face. Yet often we may feel uncomfortable or unsure how to best support families in this setting in a way that will foster competence and resilience. This commentary is a reflection of one genetic counselor’s experiences in counseling about Down syndrome over the course of her career and how her thinking has transitioned from a medical based model of disability to a more individual and family-focused model. Ideas and suggestions are offered that genetic counselors can incorporate into their practice.

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Title: What I Wish I Knew Then...Reflections from Personal Experiences in Counseling about Down Syndrome
Author: Campbell K. Brasington
Publication date: 01-12-2007
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-007-9116-1

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