Question
A one-year-old child has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome since birth and has not yet learned to sit or stand, nor has he acquired any other basic skills. Is there a possibility of treatment for this condition? Will the child be able to learn to walk in the future? How will their intellectual level be? Past treatment experiences show that the child may not learn to walk until they are ten years old, and their intellectual level may also be limited. The family hopes to understand the child’s future walking ability and potential for intellectual development.
Answer
Down Syndrome, also known as mongolism, is a condition caused by chromosomal abnormalities and currently has no effective medication for rapid treatment. However, with appropriate treatment and training, it is possible for the child to learn to walk, but this depends on individual differences and needs to be assessed accordingly. It is recommended that the family bring the child for a face-to-face professional examination to develop an individualized treatment plan. At the same time, parents should provide more support for the child…