In existence since the 1980s, the Down Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota provides specialized consultation to patients with Down syndrome from birth to 19 years of age.

Working in partnership with each patient’s primary care provider, our goal is to ensure that all medical and developmental concerns are carefully evaluated and addressed. Special attention is devoted to needs and issues which are more prevalent among children with Down syndrome, including:

	Growth and nutrition
	Thyroid function
	Gastrointestinal issues
	Vision and hearing
	Musculoskeletal development
	Sleep

Visits to the Down Syndrome Clinic provide families the opportunity to discuss medical and developmental concerns with pediatric professionals who have special expertise in caring for children with Down syndrome. Your visit may include: Health history/review Complete physical exam Targeted developmental evaluation (may focus on motor, communication, self-sufficiency skills, and more) Dedicated time for parental concerns and questions Information about local and regional resources available for children with special needs Overview of clinical guidelines established by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group While consultation and treatment is available in every pediatric subspecialty, services of particular interest to parents of children with Down syndrome include: Neonatal intensive care Cardiology Pediatric surgery Emergency care Radiology