A 35-year-old member asked:
what can i do to help babies /kids with down syndrome?
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Dr. William Singer answered
51 years experience Pediatric Neurology
Help for Downs: There are services such as early intervention to assist children under 3 years of age. Special services are school responsibility after that. There are Down syndrome support groups which can be very supportive. Many medical centers have Down syndrome clinics to provide comprehensive care. My grandson has down syndrome. His parents find these services to be very helpful.
Answered on Feb 18, 2015
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
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No: This is listed is present in about 45% of infants with ds but may be seen at least on one side in 5-7% of normal infants.
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Dr. Jay Park answered
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