Children with Down syndrome are a special group that requires empathy and assistance from those around them, including parents, educators, and of course, doctors.
As is known, in Israel, as in all economically developed countries, the attitude towards children with Down syndrome is special. Israeli specialists have developed and implemented various educational assistance programs for children with Down syndrome. Young children with Down syndrome attend kindergartens and schools, learning to interact more fully with the surrounding world.
Despite the wide possibilities of pedagogy, which can have a positive emotional impact on the psychological health of children with Down syndrome, one should not forget about the physical health of these children.
Specialists at the Top Ihilov Clinic use a comprehensive approach in the examination, treatment, and rehabilitation of children with Down syndrome. A group of doctors examines young patients: pediatricians, cardiologists, nephrologists, neurologists, orthopedists, otolaryngologists, speech therapists, psychologists, and other specialists in the treatment of developmental disorders.
The Top Ihilov Clinic treats the following conditions in children with Down syndrome:
- Cardiovascular system — ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, patent atrioventricular canal;
- Anomalies of major vessels;
- Digestive system diseases — duodenal atresia or stenosis, esophageal atresia;
- Urinary system diseases — renal hypoplasia, hydronephrosis, hydroureter;
- Orthopedic diseases;
- Otolaryngological diseases;
- Nervous system disorders;
- Developmental delays, speech delays, and other possible conditions.
Additionally, at the Top Ihilov Genetic Center, parents of children with Down syndrome can undergo precise genetic testing and receive health and development forecasts for future offspring.