Menopause
Most common symptom
Hot Flashes
hallmark behavior characteristics
Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, Inattention
Most common form of Down Syndrome
Trisomy 21
Hallmark behavior characteristics
Difficulty with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors
Identifies children at risk
Developmental screening
Hormones levels in menopause
FSH increased, decreased Estrogen/Progesterone
Drug class of preferred choice
Stimulants
Atlantoaxial instability
Flapping arms or rocking back and forth
Stimming
Important assessment in adolescence
Sexual development
Post-Menopause Vaginal Bleeding
Abnormal
Long term consequence in children
Academic Impairment
Condition is 10-20x more likely in DS
repeating words or phrases
echolalia
9 month old says mama and dada
Developmentally on target
Causes of early menopause
Chemo, hysterectomy, oophorectomy
common stimulant side effect
Weight loss
Common heart defect
Important in reducing difficulties and improving outcomes
Early Intervention
11 month old who is beginning to crawl
developmental delay
Increases risk of cancer
Longterm HRT
Logic behind stimulant medications
Increases activity in the part of the brain responsible for impulse control
Effects nearly all males with down syndrome
Infertility
Familial mood and personality disorders
Increased risk of ASD in child
Best method to address developmental delay
Early Intervention