Keeping children and young people with Down syndrome healthy

Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is a common identifiable cause of intellectual disability. People with Down syndrome are individuals, and while there are many shared characteristics, there is considerable variability in how the syndrome manifests. Understanding the condition and its impact on individual lives can help maintain and promote health, and enable individuals to achieve their potential. There are some conditions that are more frequently seen in individuals with Down syndrome, and as such it is important not to fall into the trap of labelling all symptoms as ‘part of Down syndrome’.

Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - July 5, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Anastasia Michael, Elizabeth Marder Tags: Symposium: Neurodisability Source Type: research