Outside Resources

• Healthcare Checklist for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome (AAP)
• Adults with Down Syndrome Medical Care Guidelines for Families (GLOBAL)
• 2022 American Academy of Pediatrics Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome (AAP)
• Healthcare Guidelines Record Sheet in English, courtesy of Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome (NDSC)
• Tweens and Teens (NDSC)
• Aging and Down Syndrome. A Health and Well-being Guidebook (NDSS)
• Self-Advocacy at Medical Appointments (NDSS)
• Practicing Inclusive Mental Healthcare of Individuals with Down Syndrome (NDSS)
• Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome (Brian Chicoine, MD & Dennis McGuire, PhD)
• Alzheimer’s Disease in People with Down Syndrome (NIA)
• Fact Sheet Alzheimer’s Disease in People with Down Syndrome (NIA)
• Alzheimer’s Disease in People with Down Syndrome: What We Know and What We Can Do About it (NDSS Webinar with Dr. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD
• Family & Caregivers Support (NTG)
• Inclusive Mental Healthcare for Individuals with Down Syndrome (NDSS with Ruth Brown, PhD, LPC and Morgan Stohlman, MA, LPCC, CASDCS)
• 321go! (NDSS)
• Locate a Down Syndrome Parent Organization By State (NDSC)
• International Down Syndrome Organizations & Clinics (GLOBAL)

Exercise Programs

The Mann Method PT Exercise Program - Prescription Chart  contains a list of exercises developed for people with Down syndrome. The list includes foundational exercises, hip strengthening exercises, visual-vestibular coordination exercises, cardiovascular endurance exercises, and stretches. 

Learn more about the importance of physical therapy for people with Down syndrome on the Mann Method PT and Fitness website . 

The Mann Method PT Principles are the foundation for GiGiFit programs  available in person and online through Gigi's Playhouse. 

Learn more

Additional information about the exercises is available in the following articles:

Strength, Stability, Balance, Endurance 

Development of a Physical Therapy-Based Exercise Program for Adults with Down Syndrome 

The Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center offers a variety of resources for people with Down Syndrome, their familes and caregivers. Search their collection of articles, webinars, videos and other educational materials HERE.

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