Children with Down syndrome face the same medical challenges that children in the rest of the population face…just at a slightly higher frequency. Those challenges are further complicated by issues our children face just by having Down syndrome.
This web page is designed to help parents make informed decisions about the medical care for their children, including those with Down syndrome. Here, You’ll find information on a wide array of medical topics that may apply to people with Down syndrome. We will continue to build this page as news of new medical advancements is available. Our goal is to provide you with the most current information possible on such topics as heart disease, atlantoaxial instability, Alzeheimer’s disease, Celiac disease and much more.
Our links page here will take you to recommended reading, books and the web sites of area medical hospitals, clinics and therapy centers that treat people with Down syndrome.
The information on these pages is meant to inform, but not to replace the advice of qualified medical professionals. It should be used to form a basis of understanding of these medical conditions and a springboard from which you can talk to your doctor about these issues, how they affect your child and what course of treatment is best for him or her.
