Did you know? Atherosclerosis is uncommon in adults with Down syndrome. Atherosclerosis occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become hardened and…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 14, 2026
Did you know? Sensory strategies can help some people with Down syndrome feel regulated; increase their body awareness; manage stress, anger, and other emotions; tolerate…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 13, 2026
Did you know? People with Down syndrome feel pain, but they may have difficulty recognizing pain, locating where they feel pain, and/or communicating that they…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 12, 2026
Did you know? People with Down syndrome have a higher frequency of several conditions that may be related to differences in connective tissue including atlantoaxial…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 11, 2026
Did you know? Learning social skills is an important part of health promotion for people with Down syndrome. It can boost self-esteem, allow for greater…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 10, 2026
Did you know? While estimates vary, it is thought that about 40 percent of people with Down syndrome develop a mental health condition during their…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 9, 2026
Did you know? The bodies of people with Down syndrome regulate body temperature differently than people without Down syndrome. This is important to keep in…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 8, 2026
Did you know? Many people with Down syndrome and their families have shared that they have experienced diagnostic overshadowing in medical settings.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 7, 2026
Did you know? Several conditions that affect the gastrointestinal system are more common in people with Down syndrome including dysphagia (swallowing problems), celiac disease, gastroesophageal…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 6, 2026
Did you know? Many (but not all) people with Down syndrome use self-talk to process information, solve problems, manage stress, review events from the day,…
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 5, 2026
Did you know? Many people with Down syndrome have blood pressures on the lower side of the normal range or lower than the normal range.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 4, 2026
Did you know? Sleep apnea is very common in people with Down syndrome with estimates ranging from 50 to nearly 100% of individuals.
