Question
My child was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. I would like to know about the treatment options for Down syndrome.
Answer
Down syndrome is a congenital defect caused by genetic factors. Effective measures to reduce the occurrence of Down syndrome include reasonable genetic counseling, enhanced prenatal care, and reducing the pregnancy rate among pregnant women. Although an infant’s early motor skills may not show significant differences from normal age peers, there may be an increase as they grow older. The extent of motor development can vary greatly among different patients. Individuals with trisomy 21 can undergo simple training such as dressing and eating, but they may be clumsy, uncoordinated, and have an unstable gait, requiring caregivers to have patience in repeated training.