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From Down Syndrome WorldTM 2019 Issue 2 of 4 An important study in the journal of mental health research in intellectual disabilities shows that children with Down syndrome demonstrate increased behavioral issues compared with their typical peers. Early intervention and a development strategy can help. This article was published in the award-winning Down Syndrome World™ magazine. […]

The average age for a typical child to be toilet trained is 29 months for girls, and 31 months for boys. Interestingly, the average age has been on the rise from previous decades influenced by cultural, socioeconomic and market-driven factors (e.g. comfortable diapers and pull-ups). There is very limited research on toilet training in children with […]

Dennis McGuire, Ph.D., two-time recipient of Global’s Award of Excellence—in Medical Outreach and Psychology—and co-author of Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome and The Guide to Good Health for Teens and Adults with Down Syndrome, shares three important takeaways regarding behavioral health in people with Down syndrome: Social Sensitivity People with Down syndrome are […]

Presentation by Dr. Lina Patel Understanding Problem Behaviors, Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Nov. 2-3, 2012 Dr. Lina Patel – Understanding Problem Behaviors – Spanish

Presentation by Dr. Lina Patel Understanding Problem Behaviors, Global Down Syndrome Educational Series, Nov. 2-3, 2012 Dr. Lina Patel – Understanding Problem Behaviors – English

Infant Complex Care Clinic at Kentucky Children’s Hospital – Lexington Infant Complex Care Clinic at Kentucky Children’s Hospital Affiliation: Kentucky Children’s Hospital Summary: The Kentucky Children’s Hospital Infant Complex Care Clinic provides medical and developmental follow-up care for infants and young children up to age 5 with medical complexity. This clinic, in collaboration with your […]

Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s National Hospital – Washington DC Pediatric Down Syndrome Clinic at MedStar Georgetown Pediatrics at Tenleytown – Washington DC Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s National Hospital Affiliation: Children’s National Summary: Children’s National Hospital has the only dedicated Down syndrome clinic in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The clinic is a specialized […]

Pediatric Medical Genetics at Utah Health – Salt Lake City Pediatric Medical Genetics at Utah Health Affiliation: University of Utah Health Summary: Medical genetics is committed to providing you, your newborn, children, or adolescents with excellent care in diagnosis, management and treatment of all forms of chromosomal conditions, hereditary conditions and birth defects. Our staff […]

Global Down Syndrome Foundation – Policy Statement DENVER (May 6, 2025) – Today the Global Down Syndrome Foundation published its Policy Statement on how potential changes to Medicaid can affect individuals with Down syndrome and their families and issued a call to action. Congress and the Administration are considering changes to the Medicaid program, a […]