Hearing and Down syndrome

Ask any parent of a young child with Down syndrome, and they would tell you that their biggest worry is speech. An important aspect of speech development is being able to hear well and clearly, and kids with Down syndrome are more likely to have hearing deficits than their typical peers.

Any unresolved hearing loss can further impede speech and language development, which is why the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group recommend hearing tests at birth and then every six months up to the age of three for kids with Down syndrome.

HealthSruthi MuralidharanMarch 9, 2020Hearing, Hearing Test, Auditory, Down SyndromeComment

A Case For Teaching Sign Language To Children Who Have Down Syndrome

If you ask any parent of a child with Down syndrome what their child’s biggest delay is, the answer most often is speech. Expressive language seems to be a near-universal issue for kids with Down syndrome, and their understanding of language far outstrips their ability to express their wants, needs and emotions by the time they are two.

Financial planning for your child with Down syndrome

When you have a child with Down syndrome, one thing that worries you everyday is their adulthood and future. The best thing we can do for our children’s future is making their finances secure. No matter how much or how little support they need in their adulthood, no matter who their caregiver is, having money in their name will make their life easier, open doors, and create opportunities.