Annette Craddock launched the Down's syndrome baby and toddler group three months ago at Broadmayne Children's Centre in Dorchester, Dorset, which is one of 17 children's centres run by charity Barnardo's.
Ms Craddock said she felt that she had already benefited from other services at the centre, including a positive parenting course, a dads' group and childcare for her son, and approached it about starting another group that she would co-ordinate.
She said, 'Living in a rural area like Dorchester it's vital to have a networking group like ours. It's nice to be able to speak to other mums with Down's children face to face and to share any worries.
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