How is Down Syndrome treated at FAC?
• Physical Therapy Physical therapy will help children with down syndrome avoid developing abnormal compensatory movement patterns that are common ways of adjusting for hypotonia, lax ligaments, decreased strength and short arms and legs. It will help your child be able to achieve gross motor milestones and participate in activities that will improve their ability to function in daily life. • Occupational Therapy Occupational therapists focus on the child’s ability to master skills for independence. This can include self-care skills (feeding, dressing, grooming etc.), fine and gross motor skills, skills related to school performance (printing, cutting etc.) and play and leisure skills. • Speech Therapy It is common for children with down syndrome to need speech therapy to help with expressive language. Speech therapy can also help to enhance speech as well as help with drooling or swallowing difficulties.
