COVID-19 and Down Syndrome: Facts, Resources and Safety Tips

During this Global Pandemic and the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we want all of our self-advocates, advocates, ambassadors, volunteers and followers to know that our thoughts are with you during this trying time. We know how important it is to stay up to date on the most current and accurate information and will continue to monitor the news and CDC as closely as possible. In the meantime, we want to go ahead and briefly summarize COVID-19, the affects it could have on individuals with Down syndrome and pre-existing conditions as well as a list of CDC recommended safety tips. We will also list additional resources for you from other credible sources and will continue to update the list as needed.

HealthLindsay RobertsonMarch 18, 2020Health, WellnessComment

Hearing and Down syndrome

Ask any parent of a young child with Down syndrome, and they would tell you that their biggest worry is speech. An important aspect of speech development is being able to hear well and clearly, and kids with Down syndrome are more likely to have hearing deficits than their typical peers.

Any unresolved hearing loss can further impede speech and language development, which is why the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group recommend hearing tests at birth and then every six months up to the age of three for kids with Down syndrome.

HealthSruthi MuralidharanMarch 9, 2020Hearing, Hearing Test, Auditory, Down SyndromeComment