Patient Comments: Down Syndrome - ExperiencePlease describe your child's experience with an early intervention program for Down syndrome.
Comment from: ashley brooks, 25-34 Female (Patient)
Published: December 17
My 4 year old daughter has Down syndrome and I want to know if she will ever be able to care for a kid if she has kids and what to expect when she gets in school. Will she be able to learn enough to graduate from high school and go to college. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: manu, 7-12 Male (Caregiver)
Published: December 05
He is not physically disabled but there is a problem of mental since. He is of age 10 but behaves as a child of 4-5 years. There is something wrong with his vocal as he is not able to speak out clearly. Please refer me treatment for this problem. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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