Down Syndrome Medical Interest group

The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group have many resources for both parents and clinicians including guidance for essential medical surveillance. There is a 30 page insert for the child health record areas covered include:

• General information
• Expected developmental progress
• Possible health problems
• Suggested schedule of health checks
• Advice about immunisation, feeding and growth
• Down specific growth charts
• Sources of additional help and advice http://www.dsmig.org.uk/information-resources/personal-child-health-record-pchr/