Question
Down syndrome babies have slower development in all aspects, such as not being able to walk, crawl, or use their hands to eat. Currently, they can only stand and enjoy jumping and tilting their heads back. The parents have taken the child to the hospital for a check-up five days after birth and were diagnosed with Down syndrome one month later. They ask about how to teach the child and what kind of assistance can be provided.
Answer
Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a disease caused by chromosomal abnormalities. There is currently no effective treatment method, but long-term patient teaching and training can be implemented. It is recommended to prevent infectious diseases and early use of oral vitamin B6, r-tyrosine, folic acid, etc., which may help stabilize function. For other associated malformations, surgical correction can be performed.