Depression in People with Down Syndrome
Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome CenterThis article gives an overview of depression in people with Down syndrome and provides guidance on assessment and treatment.
Resource Library
The CARE Down Syndrome Resource Library offers practical tools, tip sheets, and handouts designed to support primary care professionals in delivering high-quality care to individuals with Down syndrome.
Many of these resources are meant to be shared directly with patients and their families, helping to foster better communication, understanding, and collaboration. This library will continue to grow, with new materials added regularly to meet the evolving needs of both healthcare professionals and the Down syndrome community.
Guides & Links
Refine Results
Health Conditions
Body System
Health Promotion
Resource Type
Displaying 1 - 10 of 94 results
Diagnostic Overshadowing: “All Is Not Down Syndrome”
Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome CenterThis article describes diagnostic overshadowing in people with Down syndrome. It occurs when a healthcare professional focuses primarily (or only) on the fact that the person has Down syndrome and de-emphasizes the possibility of a co-occurring, often treatable, health condition.
Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group – USA Project ECHO
Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group - USAThe DSMIG Project ECHO is a monthly virtual meeting for health care professionals to learn and share information about the care of people with Down syndrome.
Dry Skin in People with Down Syndrome
Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome CenterThis article explains why dry skin is common in people with Down syndrome and offers practical strategies for managing it.
Dual Diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism
National Down Syndrome SocietyThis page provides guidance on understanding autism in children with Down syndrome, including prevalence, evaluation steps, and next steps for families if a dual diagnosis is identified.
Dysphagia in People with Down Syndrome
Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome CenterThe article discusses the causes and signs of swallowing issues in individuals with Down syndrome provides guidance on identifying symptoms, seeking evaluations, and using therapies or techniques to improve swallowing safety and nutrition.
Eating Refusal in Adults with Down Syndrome
Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome CenterThe article explores causes of and treatments for eating refusal in individuals with Down syndrome, often linked to physical illness or psychological stress.
Emotion Coaching: The HEART of Parenting Children and Adults with Intellectual Disability
Virginia Commonwealth University - The HOPE LabA printable Emotion Coaching Worksheet to help caregivers and professionals anticipate emotional situations and plan supportive responses in advance.
Emotion Flashcards
Virginia Commonwealth University - The HOPE LabA set of printable flashcards designed to support emotion recognition and vocabulary development through interactive activities like games and role-playing.
End-Of-Life and Down Syndrome
National Down Syndrome SocietyA companion guidebook to NDSS’ Aging and Down Syndrome: A Health and Well-Being Guidebook, designed for caregivers supporting individuals with Down syndrome in late life and end-of-life, providing practical guidance on health management, palliative care, legal decisions, grief, and future planning.
No Result Found
Most popular
Alzheimer’s Disease in People With Down Syndrome
National Institute on AgingThis website explains why Alzheimer's disease is more common in individuals with Down syndrome as well as research in the Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease field.
Common Characteristics of Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome
Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome CenterThis article provides an overview of self-talk, the groove, and other common characteristics of many people with Down syndrome.
The Primary Care Provider’s (PCPs) Guide to Women’s Health and Down Syndrome
National Down Syndrome SocietyThis guidebook is a comprehensive resource designed to educate PCPs about the nuanced healthcare needs of women with Down syndrome and provide strategies to care for this patient population.
GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome
Global Down Syndrome FoundationThis resource provides comprehensive, evidence-based clinical guidelines to help healthcare professionals deliver personalized, high-quality primary care for adults with Down syndrome.