Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21. Along with causing intellectual disability and physical health issues, this condition may make a person more prone to ...

A 25-item caregiver-reported tool reliably assesses physical, mental, and social health in children with Down syndrome and differentiates those with ASD.

A new study has discovered that physical activity and cognitive training can improve levels of life satisfaction and mood for adults with Down's syndrome. Published in the International Journal of ...

An exploratory study has shown that light, regular exercise can improve the cognitive, as well as physical, health of adults with Down syndrome. The Mindsets study, published today [29 November] in ...

Dan Gordon received funding from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society who commissioned this work. Marie Gernigon does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...

Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by abnormal cell division during the early stages of the development of the foetus. [iStockphoto] You might have seen some children or even adults with ...

Health researchers aim to develop personalized strategy for language acquisition in kids with Down syndrome, enhancing their support and timed intervention.

Teenagers with Down syndrome experience many of the same emotional and hormonal changes as their peers. Their teenage years can also offer the opportunity to expand their functional and social skills.

Joaquin Espinosa receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, and the Anna and John J. Sie Foundation. Dr. Espinosa has provided consulting services to ...

Emma McLean is a 6-year-old girl who loves Taylor Swift, reading books, playing the drums and hanging with her little sister. While Emma has Down syndrome — specifically a rare type called Mosaic Down ...

Please enable JavaScript to read this content. Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by abnormal cell division during the early stages of the development of the ...