Down Syndrome Clinic

Down Syndrome: A Preventive Medical Checklist

Infancy (Birth–12 months)

Karyotype confirmation and genetic counseling -- newborn period
Cardiac evaluation and echocardiogram -- newborn period
SBE prophylaxis in susceptible children
Check newborn thyroid screen
Consider flu vaccine
Monitor: Cardiac, gastrointestinal and neurodevelopmental function
Audiology (hearing) evaluation -- by six months
Compile a medical information log
Appointment at a Down Syndrome Clinic

Childhood (1–12 years)

Recheck thyroid function tests -- y

Medical and Health Concerns in Adults

by George T. Capone, MD

Medical and Health Concerns in Children

by George T. Capone, MD

Genetic Aspects

by Linda Cooper, MS, and Jill C. Hennessey, MS

Introduction to The Down Syndrome Clinic

Clinical Program:

Children with Down Syndrome are children first, each child a unique person with individual strengths. The Down Syndrome Clinic is committed to working with you to help your child reach his or her full developmental potential and function as independently as possible in all aspects of family, school and community life.

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