Foreword . Susan Merrill -- Introduction / Margaret Froehlke and Robin Zaborek -- Introduction to the DS-ASD diagnosis: One family's journey / Robert Froehlke and Margaret Froehlke -- But I was just getting used to Holland: adjusting to the autism diagnosis / Sarah A. Hartway -- The genetics of down syndrome and Autism spectrum disorder / Ellen Roy Elias -- Medical concerns in individuals with DS-ASD / Fran Hickey -- When autism is suspected for teens and adults with down syndrome / Dennis McGuire Elina Manghi and Brian Chicoine -- Getting the most out of your doctor visits: advice for parents and healthcare providers / Laura Pickler and Kimberly Bonello -- What autism looks like in a child with down syndrome: the behavioral phenotype / Susan Hepburn and Deborah J. Fidler -- Oral health care: finding the way for a child with down syndrome-autism spectrum disorder / David A. Tesini and Kristi Seibel -- Behavioral treatments for sleep problems in individuals with DS and ASD / Terry Katz and Ann Reynolds -- The importance of care coordination for children with DS and ASD / Cordelia Robinson -- Addressing problem behaviors in individuals with DS-ASD / Sam Towers -- Designing educational programs for students with DS-ASD / Patricia McVay -- Multicultural challenges: co-occurring down syndrome and autism / Elina R. Manghi -- Life planning for individuals with DS-ASD / Hal Wright -- Finding support and encouragements for the journey: advice from a seasoned parent / Robin Zaborek.