There are many characteristics commonly associated with Down syndrome. There are also health issues that are related to those characteristics.
Not all people with Down syndrome will possess them all, and not all will be affected to the same degree. It is important to be involved with a team of medical professionals to help manage health concerns throughout the life of a person with Down syndrome.
Below are several sites that provide information about topics in Down syndrome.
- The Down Syndrome Research Foundation and Resource Centre – Source: Down Syndrome Research Foundation
- Down Syndrome: Health Issues – By Dr.Len Leshin,M.D.,F.A.A.P.
- Developmental Disabilities Primary Care Initiative and Guidelines – Source: Surrey Place Centre
Pre Natal & New Parents
In Hamilton, McMaster Children’s Hospital provides prenatal care to parents expecting a child with Down syndrome. New parents can expect to spend some time in hospital with their baby after delivery.
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- Prenatal Testing and Screening – Source: Hamilton Health Sciences
- Diagnosis-to-Delivery – Download PDF Source: Downsyndromepregancy.org
- Pregnancy and Down Syndrome – Articles from downsyndromepregnancy.org
- New Parents – Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis – Source: Canadian Down Syndrome Society
Children, Youth & Teens
- Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre – Hamilton Health Sciences
- Down Syndrome and Mental Health – CDSS
Adults
- Adult Down Syndrome Centre – Source: Advocate Medical Group
- Healthy Aging – Source: CDSS