The Early Interventionist and the Medical Problems of the Child with Down Syndrome

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Abstract
Infants and young children with Down syndrome are frequently among the youngest children enrolled in early intervention programs, providing interventionists with experience with this population of children. Infants and children with Down syndrome have an increased incidence of a variety of medical problems. For optimal developmental progress and participation in early intervention, the child with Down syndrome must have any such problems identified early, and managed appropriately. Early intervention providers who are knowledgeable about the particular medical problems that occur more frequently in children with Down syndrome can be of great assistance to families. The provider may inquire as to whether screening for frequent problems has been completed. They may also bring evolving problems to the attention of families and encourage them to seek appropriate help through their primary care physician.