Health and Research – Other

Health and Research – Other Health and Research – Behavior

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)

There can be many reasons that might cause challenging behaviors in people with Down syndrome…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 2, 2021

Health and Research – Other Health and Research – Behavior

Behavior Change

Any and all behavior change should be viewed as a possible communication tool. In the…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 2, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Ask the Doctor: Thyroid Testing

Question: Recently, my daughter’s annual thyroid blood work came back as follows: TSH 9.74 (normal:…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 2, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Atlantoaxial Instability Screening

Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) is subluxation or slippage of the first neck vertebrae in relation to…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 2, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Dental Care for the Patient with Down Syndrome

A summary of the unique characteristics associated with Down syndrome that influence the dental care…

Capetivate capetivateJune 29, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Alopecia

Several autoimmune diseases are more prevalent in people with Down syndrome (DS) including alopecia areata,…

Capetivate capetivateJune 28, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Aging and Life Expectancy

Today, people with Down syndrome (DS) are living longer and healthier than any other time…

Capetivate capetivateJune 28, 2021

Health and Research – Other Education/Therapy

Affordable Sensory Equipment Recommendations

In this handout, our occupational therapist provides recommendations for affordable sensory equipment .Source: Katie Frank,…

Capetivate capetivateJune 28, 2021

Health and Research – Other Health and Research – Behavior

Self-Talk in Adults with Down Syndrome

The article below was published in the July/August 1997 edition of Disability Solutions. It is…

Capetivate capetivateJune 24, 2021

Health and Research – Other

10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays

Here are ten ways to help someone with Down syndrome enjoy the holidays and make…

Capetivate capetivateJune 24, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)

Ask the Doctor: Thyroid Testing

Atlantoaxial Instability Screening

Dental Care for the Patient with Down Syndrome

Alopecia

Aging and Life Expectancy

Affordable Sensory Equipment Recommendations

Self-Talk in Adults with Down Syndrome

10 Tips for Surviving the Holidays

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