Finding ways to maintain relationships and stay active is important for young adults with Down syndrome. Planning ahead can help your adult child exercise, socialize and find joy.

Stephanie Rosati-Pratico talks about how communicating a balanced and clear description of life with a disability can have a significant impact on others’ perceptions.

Encouraging your child with Down syndrome to become more physically active will build skills and socialization, and decrease the chance of obesity and obesity-related conditions.

Occupational therapists say backward chaining — teaching your child to do the last step in a multi-step process — can help build confidence and improve skill retention.

For families who have a child with Down syndrome, where you live determines your eligibility for government insurance. Learn about the difference in laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Learn about visual motor integration and how it translates into developmental milestones for children, especially those with Down syndrome.

Since we know that celiac disease is more common in individuals with Down syndrome, should children who haven't been diagnosed with be kept on a gluten-free diet as well?

Angela Stout, DMD, a pediatric dentist, answers questions about when children with Down syndrome should go to the dentist, common dental problems, and how to encourage proper dental hygiene.

Self-talk in adults with Down syndrome can be a powerful coping mechanism, and is generally not a reason for concern. To learn more about the health and psychosocial needs of adults with Down syndrome, contact the Adult Down Syndrome Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Like all children, children with Down syndrome are going to present caregivers with challenging behaviors, and they require both clear expectations about “good” behavior and appropriate limit-setting on unacceptable behavior. Your approach will depend on your child’s age, ability, temperament and where the challenging behaviors occur.