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  • Iron Deficiency and Down Syndrome

    Article that provides an overview of iron deficiency and explains what lab tests to include when evaluating for iron deficiency in people with Down syndrome.

  • Chronic Cough in Adults with Down Syndrome

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    Article that describes chronic cough in people with Down syndrome including common causes such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, postnasal drip, and post-infectious cough.

  • Eating Refusal

    Article about possible physical and mental health reasons for why a person with Down syndrome may stop eating, including avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).

  • Acrocyanosis

    Article about acrocyanosis and other causes of blue or purple discoloration of parts of the body (commonly the hands or feet).

  • Warning Signs a Person with Down Syndrome is Getting Overheated

    Article that describes why people with Down syndrome may get overheated more easily, signs/symptoms to watch for, and how to prevent and treat it

  • Stereotypies: Repetitive Movements or Sounds

    Article about self-stimulatory behaviors, when to intervene, and strategies for redirection and setting context-appropriate boundaries.

  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

    Article about symptoms that women with Down syndrome may experience in the weeks leading up to their period and how to manage them.

  • Common Symptoms Associated with Menstruation (Periods)

    Article about symptoms that women with Down syndrome may experience when they are menstruating (have their period) and treatment options.

  • Unexplained Weight Loss in People with Down Syndrome

    Article that highlights possible causes of unexplained and unintentional weight loss and identifies causes that may be more common in people with Down syndrome.

  • Self-Injurious Behavior

    Article discussing behaviors that an individual does that result in harm to their own body, such as hitting oneself or head banging.

  • Refusal to Eat Solid Foods

    Article that describes possible reasons why a person with Down syndrome may avoid solid foods and suggests steps for assessment and treatment.