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The Trisomy 21 team includes a developmental pediatrician, nurse practitioner, speech therapists, physical therapist, occupational therapist and social worker who provide comprehensive care to children and adults with Down Syndrome.

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CHOP’s Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day Raises $260,000+ for Trisomy 21 Program

Oct 16, 2023

On Sunday, October 8, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted its annual Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day benefiting the hospital’s Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) Program, which supports healthier futures for patients and helps to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome.

Dr. Pipan joins board of Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group

Sep 13, 2023

As a new board member of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group, Mary Pipan, MD, shares details about the group and support it can offer to families.

Tampon Training Workshops

Sep 13, 2023

For girls with developmental disabilities, typical pubertal development can be confusing and scary without guidance. CHOP offers tampon training workshops for youth.

2023 Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference: Event Recap

Sep 13, 2023

Tricia D. Wilson, RN, shares her experiences – as a nurse and parent of a young adult with Down syndrome – at the 2023 Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference.

Keeping Kids Safe During Community Outings

Sep 13, 2023

Developing a safety plan for your child before you join a community event will make you feel more prepared if your child wanders off.

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How Vision Can Support or Delay Learning in a Child with Down Syndrome: Part 3

Mar 6, 2023

Once an individual collects visual input from their environment, they must organize, interpret, evaluate this information to make decisions about how to interact with their environment.

Toilet Training Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome

Toilet Training Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome

Mar 3, 2023

Toilet training for children and adolescents with Down syndrome may take longer to learn because of a variety of tasks that need to be mastered and coordinated to successfully void on the toilet.

CHOP Partners With Ethiopian Family to Spread Down Syndrome Awareness

Mar 3, 2023

CHOP’s Trisomy 21 team partners with patient family and the Deborah Foundation to spread awareness and education about Down syndrome to Ethiopia.

Ainsley’s Angels: Building Awareness Through Inclusion

Sep 15, 2022

Nursing leader from CHOP’s Trisomy 21 Program participates in running group that supports inclusion for individuals with special needs.

About Me Handout Provides High-Level Info about Patients

Oct 4, 2021

New patient handout provides clinicians with quick-hit details about current strengths and challenges for children with Down syndrome.