Down Syndrome Guide Articles
The following articles are excerpts taken from the Down Syndrome Guide which is given to all families seen in the Down Syndrome Clinic at the time of their initial visit. If you are interested in obtaining additional copies of this booklet, please send a check for $15.00 ($12.00 plus $3.00 for postage) made payable to: The Kennedy Krieger—Down Syndrome Clinic, 707 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205. All proceeds benefit the Down Syndrome Clinic.
Introduction
Genetic Aspects - Linda Cooper, M.S. and Jill C. Hennesy, M.S.
Medical and Health Concerns in Children - George T. Capone, M.D.
Medical and Health Concerns in Adults - George T. Capone, M.D.
Down Syndrome: A Preventive Medical Checklist - W. Cohen, et al.
Hearing Impairment in Down Syndrome - Paula Schauer, M.S., CCC-A
Types of Audiological Test Procedures - Paula Schauer, M.S., CCC-A and Joe Pillion,Ph.D.
A Nutritional Perspective - Julia Markham, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Looking at Metabolism - Joan E. Medlen, R.D.
Weight Management in Down Syndrome: The Early Childhood Years - Joan E. Medlen, R.D.
Weight Management in Down Syndrome: The School Age & Adolescent Years - Joan E. Medlen, R.D.
Weight Management in Down Syndrome: The Adult Years - Joan E. Medlen, R.D.
An Overview of Development - George T. Capone, M.D.
Cognitive Development and the Psychological Evaluation - Margaret B. Pulsifer, Ph.D.
Speech and Language Development in Children - Julie Sherman, M.S., CFY-SLP
Communication with Adolescents and Adults - Catherine Elizabeth Reckord, M.S., CCC-SLP and Jan Turner, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Physical Therapy for the Infant and Young Child - Pat Winders, P.T.
Exercise and Recreation for Adolescents and Adults - Pat Winders, P.T.
Occupational Therapy Services for Infants and Children - Jeanette Curry, M.S., O.T.R.
The articles above are reproduced from the Down Syndrome Guide disseminated by the Down Syndrome Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute. In accordance with federal copyright restrictions, the contents of this booklet may not be reproduced by photocopying or any other means without written permission from the copyright holder. © 1999 George Capone, M.D.
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