Therapies and rehabilitation in Down Syndrome : [Third International Symposium on Down Syndrome

Therapies and Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome covers the entire lifespan of a DS patient, from infancy to 60 years and beyond, focusing not simply on identifying problems, but providing a detailed look at major therapeutic approaches. Discussion includes future genetic therapy, questions of quality of life, hormone and other therapies for medical problems, prevention and treatment of normal and pathological aging, as well as psychomotoric rehabilitation. This is an important book not only for scientists concerned with various facets of DS, but practitioners looking for guidelines for therapies and clinical application of research findings.

the Life Expectancy Of People With Down Syndrome Has Increased Dramatically Over The Last Century. It Is Now Considered To Be Around 60 Years And Is Likely To Improve In The Future.  This Has Prompted Intriguing New Research And Is Motivating Interest In The Scientific Community For The Advanced Years Of People With Down Syndrome, Who Will Now Be Members Of Society For Much Longer.

therapies And Rehabilitation In Down Syndrome Provides Up To Date Details Of The Central Issues Concerning The Syndrome And The Major Strategies And Perspectives For Genetic, Pharmacological, And Medical Therapies And Treatments, As Well As The Cognitive, Linguistic, Educational, And Inclusion Rehabilitation Strategies.  Taking A Comprehensive, Therapeutic And Interdisciplinary Approach, This Book Gives A Comprehensive Life-span Perspective.

written By An International Team Of Prominent Authors, therapies And Rehabilitation In Down Syndrome Is Essential For Those Interested In Best-practice.   It Provides A Unique Reference For Practitioners Looking For Guidelines For Therapies And Clinical Applications Of Research Findings, As Well As To Educators And Parents.

Therapies and Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome......Page 2 Contents......Page 7 Preface......Page 9 Authors’ Affiliations......Page 10 Introduction......Page 12 1: Perspectives on Gene-based Therapies......Page 16 2: The Biological Bases of Pharmacological Therapies in Down Syndrome......Page 33 3: Carbon Metabolism, Immunology and Growth Hormone......Page 43 4: Medical Therapies in the Lifespan......Page 58 5: Language Rehabilitation*......Page 78 6: Cognitive Rehabilitation......Page 105 7: Psychomotor Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome......Page 122 8: Families and Services......Page 142 9: School Inclusion: The Italian Model......Page 159 10: Mainstream or Special Education for Teenagers with Down Syndrome......Page 178 11: Professional Inclusion as Global Therapy for the Individual with Down Syndrome......Page 196 12: Quality of Life......Page 210 Conclusions......Page 221 Index......Page 224 'Therapies & Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome' covers the entire lifespan of a DS patient, from infancy to 60 years & beyond, focusing on both problems & the major therapeutic approaches. Discussion includes future genetic therapy, quality of life & psychomotoric rehabilitation