Most children with Down syndrome (DS) do not have a psychiatric or neurobehavioral disorder. Current prevalence estimates of neurobehavioral and
While there are several very good books that address general child behavior, there is not much information available for families
Various medical and anatomical co-morbidities commonly associated with DS increase the susceptibility to infections and might also affect the immune
One of the areas our patients find challenging to making healthy choices is in the availability of food options in
What is selective mutism? A condition in which a person with normal verbal skills refuses to speak in particular settings.Source:
Self-awareness. Self-appreciation. Self-esteem. These can be difficult pursuits for people without Down syndrome and sometimes for people with Down syndrome.Source:
One of the most interesting and consistent findings from the Adult Down Syndrome Center is the discovery that people with
The article below was published in the July/August 1997 edition of Disability Solutions. It is republished with permission. Preventing misinterpretation
A case of a woman who is among the longest surviving people with Down syndrome was described. The life expectancy
