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Educational resources and awareness articles about Down syndrome
Clinical references and medical guidelines for physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals working with individuals with Down syndrome. This section covers routine screening guidelines, associated health conditions, and care protocols across different age groups.
A comprehensive guide for medical staff on how to inform parents of a Down syndrome diagnosis, with sensitivity and support.
This article outlines the main eye and vision problems in people with Down syndrome, including refractive errors, strabismus, cataracts, amblyopia and tear duct abnormalities, along with medical recommendations for eye care monitoring.
A medical guide to obstructive sleep apnoea in Down syndrome: causes, symptoms, and treatment options from tonsillectomy to CPAP therapy.
A comprehensive medical guide to gastrointestinal issues in Down syndrome: congenital conditions in infants, reflux, coeliac disease, constipation, and weight management.
This article explores the key mental health concerns in people with Down syndrome, including anxiety, OCD, depression, sleep difficulties, mood disorders and environmental triggers, with guidance on diagnosis and treatment.
A comprehensive overview of congenital heart defects in Down syndrome: the most common types including AVSD and Tetralogy of Fallot, and the importance of early diagnosis and surgical intervention.
An overview of the dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder: early-onset Group One, regression-onset Group Two, and guidance for clinicians and families.
A crash course on autism spectrum disorder co-occurring with Down syndrome: terminology, core principles, variable features, the importance of dual diagnosis, prevalence rates, and brain chemistry.
This article covers the most common ENT issues in people with Down syndrome, including narrow ear canal, chronic ear infections, hearing loss, sleep apnoea, and sinusitis, with an overview of available treatment options.
This article outlines the key dental and oral health characteristics in people with Down syndrome, including delayed tooth eruption, gum disease, bite problems, and tooth decay, along with essential preventive guidance.
A comprehensive overview of common blood cell abnormalities in individuals with Down syndrome, covering polycythaemia, thrombocytopaenia, transient myeloproliferative disorder, and leukaemia, along with available treatment options.
A comprehensive overview of endocrine issues in Down syndrome: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, the link to Type 1 diabetes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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