Gillian Keegan is today announcing a raft of fresh help for parents and children, including an expansion of activity camps.
She is also adding Down syndrome to the school census to collect data on how to improve learning for pupils with the condition.
Writing for The Sun, Ms Keegan said: “I’ve watched my brother and sister-in-law battle the system to ensure my nephew, Joseph, who has Down syndrome, gets the support he needs.
“No parent should have to fight for that.”
Ms Keegan said it “gives a voice to many parents who too often feel left without one”.
Today’s package sees the £30million “short breaks” scheme rolled out to seven more councils, and an internship programme piloted by 12 local authorities.
The DCP said it was pleased with the minister’s praise and called on her to “deliver on full funding”.
