Down Syndrome Clinic

by Julie Sherman, MS, CFY-SLP

by Margaret B. Pulsifer, PhD

by George T. Capone, MD

by Joan E. Medlen, RD

by Joan E. Medlen, RD

The first article in this series focused on weight management in the early childhood years. The emphasis during those early years is on establishing the feeding relationship and setting boundaries that promote a healthy lifestyle. This article focuses broadly on the school age and adolescent years.

by Joan E. Medlen, RD

A common concern for families of children with Down syndrome is weight management. Since many people have a stereotypical opinion that people with Down syndrome are obese and Americans aren't the leanest group of people overall, this is a reasonable concern.

by Joan E. Medlen, RD

by Julia Markham, MS, RD, LD

by Paula Schauer, MS, CCC-A, and Joe Pillion, PhD

Depending on the developmental level of your child, one of the following test procedures may be used to determine hearing ability.

by Paula Schauer, MS, CCC-A

Audiology is the science of aiding persons with hearing impairments. Hearing impairment is commonly found among individuals with Down syndrome. Approximately 75 percent of children with Down syndrome have either a unilateral (one ear) or bilateral (both ears) hearing impairment. Conductive hearing impairments are the most common type of hearing deficit found in individuals with Down syndrome. In comparison, sensorineural impairment has been found in approximately eight percent of children with Down syndrome.