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Down Syndrome children can greatly benefit from EARLY training
A child therapist who I very greatly respect, Ann Osterling (from Champaign, Illinois) wrote me an email message in response to my (undoubtedly superficial) comments about Down Sydrome that I thought everyone interested in helping these kids would enjoy reading. In her words:
You threw out the idea of intensive early intervention as one option for improving the learning outcomes of children with Down Syndrome. Not only do I agree, but we actually have already seen the tremendous positive impact of early intervention (in these) children.
If I had Down Syndrome when I was born 50 years ago, it is highly likely that I would h...
Source: On the Brain by Dr. Michael Merzenich, Ph.D. - March 1, 2021 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Dr. Merzenich Tags: Autism Origins, Treatments Brain Fitness BrainHQ Childhood Learning Cognitive Impairment in Children Cognitive impairments Language Development Reading and Dyslexia Source Type: blogs
The evolving treatment of congenital heart disease in patient with Down syndrome: Current state of knowledge
ConclusionsTCPC in Down syndrome patients could be a relatively low-risk procedure if patients are prepared well and their pulmonary vascular resistance is low. Randomized prospective studies are required to show the long-term impact of TCPC palliation and develop a better understanding of standardized care of these patients.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - August 22, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hani N. Alkattan,
Husam I. Ardah,
Ahmed A. Arifi,
Talat M. Yelbuz Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Attitudes of Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome Towards Noninvasive Prenatal Testing
This study assesses how mothers of children with Down syndrome perceive NIPT, especially the impact they think it will have on their families and other families with children who have Down syndrome. Seventy-three self-reported mothers of children with Down syndrome responded to an anonymous online survey emailed to, and posted on, message boards of various Down syndrome support groups and networks. Data analysis included chi-square tests and thematic analysis. Fifty-nine percent of respondents indicated they would use NIPT in the future; respondents who had not used prenatal testing in the past were significantly less like...
Source: Journal of Genetic Counseling - September 30, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research
Increased rate of respiratory symptoms in children with Down syndrome: a 2-year web-based parent-reported prospective study
Conclusion: Children with Down syndrome have a higher frequency of respiratory symptoms and symptoms last until a later age, confirming the impression of professionals and caregivers. Individualized treatment plans might prevent unfavorable consequences of chronic recurrent respiratory disease in children with Down syndrome.What is Known:• Children with Down syndrome have an altered immune system and are prone to a more severe course of respiratory tract infections.• The overall conception is that patients with Down syndrome suffer from respiratory tract infections more often.What is New:• Children with Down syndrome...
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - October 3, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Significant modifications of the salivary proteome potentially associated with complications of Down syndrome revealed by top-down proteomics.
Abstract
People with Down syndrome, a frequent genetic disorder in humans, have increased risk of health problems associated with this condition. One clinical feature of Down syndrome is the increased prevalence and severity of periodontal disease in comparison with the general population. Since saliva plays an important role in maintaining oral health, in the present study the salivary proteome of Down syndrome subjects was investigated to explore modifications with respect to healthy subjects. Whole saliva of 36 Down syndrome subjects, divided in the age groups 10-17 yrs and 18-50 yrs, was analyzed by a top-down...
Source: Molecular and Cellular Proteomics : MCP - March 26, 2013 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Cabras T, Pisano E, Montaldo C, Giuca MR, Iavarone F, Zampino G, Castagnola M, Messana I Tags: Mol Cell Proteomics Source Type: research
Problem Behavior of Individuals with Down Syndrome in a Nationwide Cohort Assessed in Late Adolescence
Objective: To assess problem behavior in adolescents with Down syndrome and examine the association with sex and severity of intellectual disability.Study design: Cross-sectional data of a Dutch nationwide cohort of Down syndrome children aged 16-19 years were collected using a written parental questionnaire. Problem behavior was measured using the Child Behavior Checklist and compared with normative data. The degree of intellectual disability was determined using the Dutch Social competence rating scale.Results: The response rate was 62.8% (322/513), and the mean age 18.3 years (SD ± 0.8). The total score for problem beh...
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - August 5, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Helma B.M. van Gameren-Oosterom, Minne Fekkes, Jacobus P. van Wouwe, Symone B. Detmar, Anne Marie Oudesluys-Murphy, Paul H. Verkerk Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Outcome of univentricular repair in patients with Down syndrome
Conclusions: Patients with Down syndrome tend to show prolonged recovery after TCPC. However, as opposed to previous reports, the mortality rate of patients undergoing TCPC is lower with no significant difference from that of children without Down syndrome.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - March 25, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Takeshi Furukawa, In-Sam Park, Tadahiro Yoshikawa, Tomomi Nishimura, Yukihiro Takahashic, Makoto Ando, Naoki Wada Tags: Congenital Heart Disease Source Type: research
Impact of prenatal screening and diagnostic testing on trends in Down syndrome births and terminations in Western Australia 1980 to 2013
ConclusionPrenatal testing in WA has reduced the birth prevalence of Down syndrome despite an increased rate of Down syndrome pregnancies. Most women for whom a prenatal diagnosis of fetal Down syndrome is made, choose to terminate the pregnancy (93%) and this proportion has not changed over the study period.
Source: Prenatal Diagnosis - September 28, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Susannah Maxwell, Carol Bower, Peter O'Leary Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Observed Rate of Down Syndrome in Twin Pregnancies.
CONCLUSION: The observed incidence of Down syndrome in twin pregnancies is lower than expected, most notably for monozygotic pregnancies and with increasing maternal age. Risk-based counseling can strongly affect women's choices regarding testing and management during pregnancy, so an understanding of the true Down syndrome risk in twin gestations is crucial.
PMID: 27741202 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology - October 5, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sparks TN, Norton ME, Flessel M, Goldman S, Currier RJ Tags: Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research
Epidemiology and outcomes of cardiac arrest among children with Down syndrome: a multicenter analysis.
CONCLUSIONS: Both incidence of cardiac arrest, and mortality at hospital discharge in those with cardiac arrest vary substantially in children with and without Down syndrome.
PMID: 28006885 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Minerva Anestesiologica - December 25, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Minerva Anestesiol Source Type: research
Down syndrome traits -- many also true of non-Down low IQ adult
Recently I had the privilege of taking about smartphone support for special needs adults for the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota. As a speaker I could attend the conference for free, including a talk by a psychologist,Dennis McGuire.I don ’t have a child with Down Syndrome (John Langdon Down ’s syndrome has become Down Syndrome) but #1 ’s IQ is in the typical Down Syndrome range. So I was curious how much of Dr McGuire’s talk applied to my son. I decided about 80% or so — even though #1’s temperament is very different from the Down Syndrome athletes I know from Special Olympics and Minnesota Special Ho...
Source: Be the Best You can Be - September 10, 2017 Category: Disability Tags: adolescence adult behavioral therapy cognitive impairment support Source Type: blogs
Down Syndrome Disappearing in Iceland; Similar Events Will Become More Common
We are now living in an era when infants born with genetic disorders such asDown Syndrome will disappear in some societies (see:"What kind of society do you want to live in?": Inside the country where Down syndrome is disappearing). Below is an excerpt from this article explaining this process. Read the whole article if you are so motivated. With the rise of prenatal screening tests across Europe and the United States, the number of babies born with Down syndrome has significantly decreased, but few countries have come as close to eradicating Down syndrome births as Iceland. Since prenatal screening tests w...
Source: Lab Soft News - November 14, 2017 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Bruce Friedman Tags: Clinical Lab Testing Lab Industry Trends Medical Ethics Medical Research Source Type: blogs
Down syndrome traits -- many also true of non-Down low IQ adult
Recently I had the privilege of taking about smartphone support for special needs adults for the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota. As a speaker I could attend the conference for free, including a talk by a psychologist,Dennis McGuire.I don ’t have a child with Down Syndrome (John Langdon Down ’s syndrome has become Down Syndrome) but #1 ’s IQ is in the typical Down Syndrome range. So I was curious how much of Dr McGuire’s talk applied to my son. I decided about 80% or so — even though #1’s temperament is very different from the Down Syndrome athletes I know from Special Olympics and Minnesota Special Ho...
Source: Be the Best You can Be - September 10, 2017 Category: Disability Tags: adolescence adult behavioral therapy cognitive impairment support Source Type: blogs
Increased Autoimmunity in Individuals With Down Syndrome and Moyamoya Disease
This study reports elevated rates of autoimmune disease in persons with Down syndrome and moyamoya syndrome providing a nidus for study of the role of autoimmunity in angiopathy in this population.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - September 8, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Embedding key word sign prompts in a shared book reading activity: The impact on communication between children with Down syndrome and their parents
CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS: This study shows that the simple act of embedding key word signs into commercially available books, during shared book reading between parents and young children with Down syndrome, positively affects children's participation (initiation and attention) and use of KWS. The use of KWS as a core shared book reading technique may therefore be a fruitful avenue to facilitate growth in the language abilities of young children with Down syndrome.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on this subject Most children with Down syndrome have significant speech and language difficulties, with relative s...
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - December 31, 2022 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Pauline Frizelle Rebecca Allenby Elizabeth Hassett Orlaith Holland Eimear Ryan Darren Dahly Ciara O'Toole Source Type: research
