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Common Characteristics of Adults with Down Syndrome
Learn how to recognize common behavioral characteristics in adults with Down syndrome to avoid misdiagnosing them as psychopathology.
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Avoiding Diagnostic Overshadowing when Caring for Adults with Down Syndrome
Practical guidance for avoiding misdiagnosis by differentiating features of Down syndrome from co-occurring conditions.
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Health Promotion for Adults with Down Syndrome
Approaches for clinicians to integrate physical, mental, and social health promotion into care for adults with Down syndrome.
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Life Expectancy of Adults with Down Syndrome
Explore factors contributing to increased life expectancy in adults with Down syndrome, differences by race, and reasons for the recent plateau.
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Pain in Adults with Down Syndrome
Understand pain in adults with Down syndrome, including differences in expression, assessment challenges, and treatment approaches.
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Sleep Disorders in Adults with Down Syndrome
Learn about common sleep impairments in adults with Down syndrome, including obstructive sleep apnea.
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Supporting an Adult with Down Syndrome in the Healthcare Setting
Practical guidance and strategies for providing patient-centered care, including supported decision-making and guardianship considerations.
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Unique Primary Care Considerations for Adults with Down Syndrome
Practical considerations in caring for adults with Down syndrome, including self-determination, decision-making, dental access, and funding for services.
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Decline in Skills and Behavioral Change in Adults with Down Syndrome
Discover why decline in skills and changes in behavior are common in adults with Down syndrome, including causes, contributing factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Eating Refusal in Adults with Down Syndrome
Insights into causes, diagnostic approaches, and treatment for Down syndrome–related reductions or limitations in food intake.
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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.