How do you write a letter to parents whose child is diagnosed with down syndrome?

for biology class we are studying chromosomes and some effects tic of genetic disorders and such. we were given chromosomes to organize and set up into different groups. on my karyotype i noticed i had an extra chromosome on 21. I am to pretend to be a doctor who has to diagnose their son with down syndrome and inform them through a letter. ... but i don't know how to start the letter... what do i say. it can't be too complicated or too simple. if your child was diagnosed with down syndrome, what would you need to be told to get through this hardship?How do you write a letter to parents whose child is diagnosed with down syndrome?
Definitely face to face..If you have to write a letter be specific and gentle,like:


Dear.....,


I have to inform you that,according to the last tests little........has been diagnosed with down syndrome.Please contact me for further information





An ise ellinida(krinondas apo to onoma)tha me katalabis...ma kala,ti malakies sas bazun na kanete????Eleos,pos na pis se ena gonio oti to pedi tu pasxi apo down me ena...gramma?!Yperbolika aprosopo..How do you write a letter to parents whose child is diagnosed with down syndrome?
ms your child is retarted

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Dear Mr. and Mrs. _______,





We have some news for you. Your child _____ has been diagnosed with down syndrome. Don't worry so much we will help you. ............





Sincerely,


Dr. ______
For one thing, dont assume its a hardship or a challenge - for all you know those people might see a child - with downs or not - as a blessing.





Write it from an objective perspective - that you are writng to inform them of the results of thier genetic screening, that the tests revealed thier child will have downs sysndrome, and that they may need to make arrangements for this unforseen occurance. And that if they would like to consult with those who may be able to help them prepare for this child, that you would be willing to make references.





You really can't take a stance of judgement, as a doctor that would open you to malpractice.
You cant put in too much emotion make sure you mention support groups and that people with Downs can lead fairly normal lives
Dear parents of _________,


We're deeply sorry to inform you that your son, _____ has been diagnosed with down syndrome.





Something like that then talk about treatments and other stuff. end it like this:





Sorry for the inconvenience and the grief. Best wishes to _____ and your family.


Sincerely,


___________





good luck with the assignment.
Well that is something that would be diagnosed at birth, so you could tell them that there are varying degrees of downs syndrome, and they should try to teach the child and treat him like a normal child. That there is a possibility he can live a fairly normal life if he gets therapy and special teachers early on. There child may range from being severely mentally retarded to very mild, and also they will have a tendency to have heart problems and will need to watch their weight closely in the future.
you would never want to write such a letter...face to face under these circumstances...
Start off gentle. Make sure you are clear, concise and to the point. Nobody wants a Dr. that beats around the bush. Sir/Ma'am I am sorry to inform you that you child is/will be....





Something along those lines.
Dear Ms. Kid with down syndrome,


We regretfully inform you that your child has down syndrome.