Children with Down Syndrome: Understanding their Medical and Developmental Needs

Description

Young children with Down Syndrome are almost always referred for early intervention services with in the first year of life. Children with Down Syndrome often have developmental delays in most developmental areas. In addition, the can have medical challenges that require special intervention and/or surgery.
For this seminar, Dr Ochoa will offer current updates on the developmental needs of children with Down Syndrome and common medical difficulties. He will share information about current research he is involved with where individuals with Down Syndrome are being given medication that are increasing their cognitive capacities. Lastly, he will answer questions that EI providers have regarding children with Down Syndrome.

Location Infant Welfare of Chicago
3600 W. Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Date 8/18/2014 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Check in 2:00 PM)
Sponsor CFC 11
Trainer Cesar Ochoa, MD
Contact Theresa Atchley (312) 942-7856 Theresa_Atchley@rush.edu
Principles 1. Support families
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 2.0 - Atypical Development
Cost free
Status Closed