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In this section of our website you will find up-to-date information on health care issues related to Down syndrome. We trust you will find this information useful. We encourage you to contact us for questions or suggestions at (518) 438-1113 or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Our services at the Centre du syndrome de Down are devoted to helping individuals with Down syndrome get access to appropriate health care, from birth to adulthood, so that they can reach their fullest potential.

(Based on “Health Supervision for Children with Down Syndrome” as published in Pediatrics August 2011) Ages 5 – 13 Years
Published in Childhood
Tuesday, 20 December 2011 18:44

Language Guidelines

The correct name of this diagnosis is Down syndrome. There is no apostrophe (Down). The “s” in syndrome is NOT capitalized (syndrome).
Published in General
(Based on “Health Supervision for Children with Down Syndrome” as published in Pediatrics August 2011) Ages 13 – 21 Years
Published in Adolecent & Adult
Tuesday, 20 December 2011 23:42

Down Syndrome Health Care Guidelines: Adulthood

(Based on 1999 Down Syndrome Health Care Guidelines) Adulthood
Published in Adolecent & Adult
Tuesday, 28 June 2011 20:27

Physical Therapy in Down Syndrome

As new parents of a child with Down syndrome, you already have your hands full just trying to get acclimated to this new country, to obtain the correct guidebooks and learn a few words of Dutch.  Therefore, you are understandably skeptical when someone suggests that one of the new people you should meet is a physical therapist.  They are recommending that you start your new infant in regular physical therapy.  Why physical therapy?  Don't children with Down syndrome learn to walk and run, just like other children do?

Published in Health
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 14:07

Commentary

Careful evaluation of a person with Down syndrome who has a decline in function has broader public health implications. Many of the adults we have seen for a decline in function have either previously been given the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or there was a strong suspicion by the family or caregivers that the person had Alzheimer's disease. In discussing the concern with the family or caregiver, it is clear that many people believe that all persons with Down syndrome will develop Alzheimer's disease. Our experience and the research of others would suggest that not all persons with Down syndrome will develop clinical dementia stemming from Alzheimer's disease. The exact prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in persons with Down syndrome is still being investigated.

Published in Health
Friday, 23 December 2011 17:42

Growth Charts for Boys 0-3 Yr Weight

Published in Health
Friday, 23 December 2011 17:44

Growth Charts for Boys 0-3 Yr Height

Published in Health
Friday, 23 December 2011 17:44

Growth Charts for Boys 0-3 Yr, Head Circumference

Published in Health
Friday, 23 December 2011 18:07

Growth Charts for Girls 0-3 Yr Weight

Published in Health
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