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Health tracker for children with Down Syndrome

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Key Takeaways:

  • Down Syndrome (DS) is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, leading to 47 chromosomes and distinct features.
  • Regular health checks (3 months–20 years) are crucial for managing health in children with Down Syndrome.
  • Down Syndrome raises the risk of health issues; monitoring helps manage these effectively.
  • Down Syndrome can’t be cured, but health tracking and care improve overall development.
  • A health tracker and parent manual are available for managing Down Syndrome care.
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Down Syndrome is a genetic condition. The presence of a third copy of chromosome-21 causes it. Most people have four chromosomes in all of their cells but in people with Down Syndrome they have 47 chromosomes and because of that they look different. It is important to maintain a health tracker for children with Down Syndrome. Hence, regular health assessments for children with Down Syndrome (DS) from three months – 20 years of age is imperative as your child grows older.

Apart from intellectual and developmental delays, people with Down Syndrome are at an increased risk of developing certain health conditions. Awareness of some of these common health problems in these individuals and continuous monitoring of these challenges will help reduce their adverse affects on the person’s health and aid in prompt management. DS cannot be cured. But careful management of health challenges can have a positive impact on the overall development of the individual. Please use this checklist and health tracker for children with Down Syndrome. Use this to keep a detailed account of doctor consultations and medical tests performed.

Download this parent manual to learn more about Down Syndrome and also its long-term care and management.

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other Intellectual Disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Hence please consult a qualified health practitioner for proper management.

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