Raising A Child With Down Syndrome

It Takes A Village

It may be a cliche, but it really does take a village to raise a child. Besides parents, children need teachers, friends, and yes, medical professionals to help ensure they grow up happy and healthy. All children should have a primary doctor, a dentist, and even an optometrist. Since children with Down syndrome often encounter additional challenges, they often require other specialists, such as a speech therapist, physical therapists, as well as a pediatrician who specializes in Down syndrome.

The pediatrician who specializes in Down syndrome is particularly important, as many general practitioners do not have the same expertise or the time required to dedicate towards children with Down syndrome. These pediatricians will be able to put parents in touch with the necessary specialists for different aspects of Down syndrome and will know which ones have the expertise in handling this condition specifically.

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