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Catatonia in Down Syndrome: Systematic Approach to Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcome Assessment Based on a Case Series of Seven Patients

Author: Miles et al. - Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment

Abstract Objective:  The goal is to expand our knowledge of catatonia occurring in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome (DS) by describing the first prospective, consecutive, well-

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Getting Good Sleep Visuals

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visuals

Getting good sleep helps us be healthy. The visuals below share tips for helping us sleep better at night.  Ways to Get Good Sleep   Ways to Sleep Better   &nbs

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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Individuals with Down Syndrome Video

Author: Joseph Pereira - Harvard Medical School, MassGeneral Hospital for Children

The video below was narrated and presented by Joseph Pereira, a 4th year medical student at Harvard Medical School, as part of his work with the MGH Down Syndrome Program . He shares information about

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Down Syndrome and Mental Health

Author: Down Syndrome Australia - Resource

The resource found at the link below is an 11-page summary for individuals with Down syndrome and their families on promoting and maintaining good mental health. Dr. Chicoine and Dr. McGuire's

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Tips for Dealing with Stress Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

This visual gives examples of things we can do when we are feeling stressed to help us feel better.  Tips for Dealing with Stress If I feel stressed, I can... Close my eyes Color Take deep br

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Pharmacotherapy of Down Syndrome

Author: Palumbo & McDougle - Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy

Abstract Introduction: Comorbid psychiatric disorders are common in Down syndrome (DS). Evidence for pharmacotherapy of psychiatric co-morbidity in DS is limited.  Areas covered: This article

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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation in Three Adults with Down Syndrome and Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Author: Li et al. - The Laryngoscope (2018)

Abstract We present three adults with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treated with hypoglossal nerve stimulation. The average age of these three males was 37.3 years. All patients had

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Emotions Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Emotions Visual This visual provides examples of emotions that we might feel such as:  sad scared mad tired surprised frustrated happy excited sick content silly laughing crying smiling bored

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CPAP and its Usage

Author: Shweta Gandhi, DO - Family Medicine Resident, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Individuals with Down syndrome are more susceptible to obstructive sleep apnea. Their upper airways are usually smaller because of a larger tongue and smaller maxilla (upper jaw). Other factors can co

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Managing Emotions Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Managing Emotions, female   Managing Emotions, male   Managing Emotions Managing my emotions means I am in control of how I feel and what I do.  I can manage my emotions! I

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How to Use a CPAP Machine Video

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Video

Sleep apnea is more common in people with Down syndrome and occurs when there are pauses in a person's breathing while sleeping. One of the treatments for sleep apnea is using a continuous pos

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Tips for Dealing with Stress Video

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Video

We  all  experience stress in our lives. What causes stress and how stress is managed varies from person-to-person. In the video below, Cindy and Nora describe stress and share tips

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Sleep Hygiene

Author: Chris Molitor, MD - Family Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Technology and handheld gadgets have become an everyday part of our lives. Flat-screen TVs, iPads, Netflix, smart phones, and Kindle e-readers are common devices many people use and enjoy in their spa

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I Have Down Syndrome. What is it?

Author: Shana Sexton, LCSW - Social Worker, Adult Down Syndrome Center

An interesting topic came up in our social skills group recently. The participants were teenagers and were all at an age when they were considering identity issues and thinking about the future. Some

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Going to Get My Sleep Mask Story

Author: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Story

Going to Get My Sleep Mask This booklet was written and produced by the Down Syndrome Clinic and the Sleep Center at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. It was developed to help prepare individu

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Going for a Sleep Study Story

Author: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Story

Going for a Sleep Study This booklet was written and produced by the Down Syndrome Clinic and the Sleep Center at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. It was developed to help prepare individuals

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Pica - The Basics for Caregivers

Author: Natalie Pagoria, MD - Family Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Introduction Pica is one of the most common eating disorders among individuals with autistic spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities. Practically the illness is characterized by a pattern (mor

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Catatonia in Down Syndrome: A Treatable Cause of Regression

Author: Ghaziuddin et al. (2015) - Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment (2015)

Abstract Objective:  The main aim of this case series report is to alert physicians to the occurrence of catatonia in Down syndrome (DS). A second aim is to stimulate the study of regression

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Transitions, Fear, and Anxiety

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

“ Life would be simpler if we could counter the fear of change just by telling people, ‘Change is inevitable, get used to it.’” ( Conquering Fear: Living Boldly

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Neurobehavioral Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Down Syndrome

Author: Capone et al. - American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C (2006)

Abstract The term dual-diagnosis refers to a person with mental retardation and psychiatric disorder. Most children with Down syndrome (DS) do not have a psychiatric or neurobehavioral disorder. Curre

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Selective Mutism

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

What is selective mutism? A condition in which a person with normal verbal skills does not speak in particular settings. Are there typical settings where a person won’t talk? Often

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Self-Esteem

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Self-awareness. Self-appreciation. Self-esteem. These can be difficult pursuits for people without Down syndrome and sometimes for people with Down syndrome. Some of our most challenging patients have

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Promoting Mental Wellness in Teens and Adults with Down Syndrome

Author: McGuire

This article was originally shared in the Down Syndrome Ireland Magazine in the summer of 2010.

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Depressive Disorders in Adults with Down Syndrome

Author: McGuire, Chicoine

This is an article published in The Habilitative Mental Healthcare Newsletter in 1996.

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