GLOBAL Webinar Series July 2022

Important Updates to the NEW 2022 AAP Health Guidelines for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome

Nicole BaumerOverview

In this session, Dr. Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd discussed the new 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics Health Supervision Guidelines for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome. She reviewed key recommendations that remain the same, as well as important new changes in the 2022 clinical report. Attendees walked away with a better understanding of updates to the health supervision, screening, diagnosis and treatment of important medical, developmental, and mental health conditions in Down syndrome.

The webinar attracted  285 registrations from  41 states and  17 countries (Albania, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Finland, France,  India, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia,  and the United Kingdom).

The presentation with audio as well as your questions and answers can be accessed using your GLOBAL Membership code. Not a Member? Join today! THANK YOU for supporting GLOBAL and our important work!

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Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd is a child neurologist / neurodevelopmental disabilities specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School. Dr. Baumer is Director of the Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program. She completed medical training at Harvard Medical school, pediatrics training at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Training at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Baumer also studied Special Education, and has a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education.  She specializes in clinical care of children with Down syndrome, autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders. Her research is focused on neurodevelopment in Down syndrome, and on interventions to optimize health, learning, and development. Dr. Baumer’s older sister, Heather, has Down syndrome and has been a huge inspiration in her life and career.

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If you have a family member of dear friend with Down syndrome, this webinar is for you! The presentation with audio as well as your questions and answers can be accessed using your GLOBAL Membership code. Not a Member? Join today! THANK YOU for supporting GLOBAL and our important work!

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