PPM - Down Syndrome-Description and References

Description and References

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This document is a summary of the evaluation and management of children, adolescents, and young adults with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a condition characterized by multiple medical comorbidities, malformations, and intellectual disability due to extra genetic material from chromosome 21. The goal of the module is to provide appropriate surveillance and management for this population. It emphasizes the importance of baseline evaluation and ongoing monitoring to identify and address comorbidities and promote growth and development. Early intervention, special education services, and social support are also highlighted to maximize functioning and facilitate the transition to adulthood for individuals with Down syndrome. The document references a literature source, Bull MJ et al's article in Pediatrics, which provides further information on health supervision for children and adolescents with Down syndrome.

Keywords

Down syndrome

medical comorbidities

intellectual disability

genetic material

surveillance

development

early intervention

special education

social support

health supervision