Treatment for Down syndrome
· There is no specific treatment for Down syndrome. A child born with a gastrointestinal blockage may need major surgery immediately after birth. Certain heart defects may also require surgery.
· Special education and training is offered in most communities for children with delays in mental development. Speech therapy may help improve language skills. Physical therapy may be needed to teach movement skills.
· Persons with Down syndrome need to be closely screened for eye problems, hearing loss, thyroid disease, and other medical conditions associated with the syndrome.