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How is Down syndrome Diagnosed?

• How is Downs Syndrome Diagnosed?
• How is Downs Syndrome Treated?
• Occupational Therapy for Downs Syndrome
• Speech and Language Therapy for Downs Syndrome
• Physiotherapy for Downs Syndrome
• Why Us?

There are two types of prenatal tests that are used to detect Downsyndrome:

• Screening tests - these estimate the risk that a foetus has Down Syndrome, therefore do not give a definitive diagnosis. They are used to help parents decide whether they want to have further diagnostic tests.
• Diagnostic Tests - these can detect whether the foetus has Down syndrome. They are 99% accurate at detecting but are associated with a risk of miscarriage and other complications as they are performed inside the uterus.

After a child is born, if Down syndrome is suspected based on physical characteristics, a karyotype can be performed to confirm diagnosis. This involves a blood or tissue sample being stained to highlight chromosomes grouped by size, number and their shape.

Following a diagnosis and throughout the child's development a team of professionals will be involved in the child's care. Assessment to identify any difficulties associated with Down syndrome may be carried out by the following professionals:

• Speech and language therapist
• Occupational therapist
• physiotherapists

To arrange an assessment with one of our therapists please contact us by emailing office@asdclinic.co.uk.

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