The Groove, Self-Talk, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Question: Thank you so much for the webinar yesterday. It was very educational as my family is looking for some answers on my brother and his regression. I didn’t get the chance […]
Dentistry & Down Syndrome
Dental care is important for everybody, but people with Down syndrome can have a number of differences that can require special attention.Source: National Down Syndrome Society
Iron Deficiency and Down Syndrome
Iron deficiency is a condition in which the body does not have enough iron. Iron deficiency can cause anemia (low red blood cell count). This is called iron deficiency anemia. […]
Identifying Substance Abuse Among Clients With Intellectual Disabilities
Identifying Substance Abuse Among Clients With Intellectual Disabilities By: Elspeth M. Slayter, PhD So, your field placement involves work with clients who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (ID/D, formerly mental […]
Developing A Down Syndrome Health Instrument w/Dr. Stephanie Santoro
Dr. Stephanie Santoro from Massachusetts General Hospital’s Down Syndrome Clinic discusses her research in developing a Down syndrome instrument to enhance healthcare for individuals with Down syndrome on The Lucky […]
Orthopedists Offer “Go-To” Guidance for Managing Down Syndrome
Three Mount Sinai orthopedic surgeons have published a guide for managing children and adults with Down syndrome, covering the range of musculoskeletal conditions these individuals experience along with other medical […]
Substance Use & Intellectual Disabilities
Approximately 5% of people with an intellectual disability also struggle with a substance use disorder. Treatment is crucial and effective but it must be tailored to their unique needs.Source: The […]
Advocating for Health While Navigating Disability, Race, & Class, MDSC 2023
In this video, NDSS staff and DS-Ambassadors talk about navigating disability, race and class when advocating for health. Source: Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and National Down Syndrome Society Staff and […]
Understanding Research Participation, MDSC 2023
This video discusses why, how, and when families should consider participating in Down syndrome research. Source: Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
Elevated Temperatures
Question: Sometimes my child with Down syndrome will have an elevated temperature in the afternoon (between 99.1-99.6) and become lethargic. If he rests for an hour or two his temperature […]
