Medical & Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents

Children with Down syndrome need the same measure of preventative health care as their peers. But having Down syndrome also increases the risk for certain medical problems, at birth or as childhood progresses. Well-informed parents and families will be better able to recognize potential problems, make vital decisions regarding their child's health, and cope more comfortably if extra medical care is required.

Written by a team of twenty-five authors who are experts in the fields of Down syndrome, medicine, dentistry, rehabilitation, psychology, nursing, and nutrition, Medical & Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome gives parents a complete and easy-to-read overview of specific medical conditions that are more common among children with Down syndrome, including:

• Heart Disease
• Immune System Concerns
• Endocrine Conditions
• Eye Conditions
• Skin Conditions
• Ear, Nose, & Sinus Conditions
• Gastrointestinal Problems
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Leukemia
• Dental Concerns
• Reproductive Issues
• Neurological Problems

Today, children with Down syndrome have healthy, rewarding lives with the support of a loving family, access to early intervention and school programs, and sound medical care. Medical & Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome provides parents with some of the information they may need to help their child reach his or her highest potential.