Health care and medical examinations
HEALTH CARE GUIDELINE FOR BABIES (0-1 MONTHS)
- Clinical diagnosis and the communication to parents (2) (2)
- Cytogenetic Analysis
- Clinical and neurological examination
- Review of congenital malformation (echocardiography, stomach echography etc. ) (3)
- Ophthalmologic examination (4)
- Ophthalmologic examination (4)
- Blood analysis for polycythemia, leukemic reactions, leukemia etc. (5)
- Control routine for the newborn baby
- Encouragement for breastfeeding
- Psychological support for parents
HEALTH CARE GUIDELINE FOR THE 1-ST YEAR (1-12 MONTHS)
Periodically - Clinical and neurological examination. | Every 2 months |
Evaluation of the appropriate foods and normal growth of the child with SD. | Every 2 months |
Echocardiography (if it wasn’t done after the birth). | |
Echography- to check the problems of hearing and viewing. | On the 6st month and the 12th |
Blood analysis for thyroid, anemia, cell and immune system disorders. (7) | 12 months |
Vaccination according the rules of country. | |
Consults with parents organizations and groups that support people with DS | |
To be considered therapies & development centers. | |
Continually psychological support from the family. |
HEALTH CARE GUIDELINE FOR THE AGE 1-6 YEARS
Clinical and neurological examniation. | Twice per year |
Examination of diet and obesity prevention. (periodically)(8) | |
Examination of body development (periodically) | |
Teeth controls | Once per year |
Orthopedic examination (RX for atlantoaxial instability / subluxation ). | Once per year |
Examination to test hearing and viewing (at the age 3 and 6 years old). | |
Blood test for thyroid, anemia, celiac disease, immune system disorders etc. | Once per year |
Tonsillitis and adenoid hypertrophic (enlarged, respiratory, otitis’s etc.). | Once per year |
Vaccination according to the rules of country. | |
Specific vaccination (to prevent flu, pneumonia etc.) | If it is necessary |
Recuperative programs (continually). | |
Speech therapy support. | |
Inclusion in social life (under the care of the mother). |
HEALTH CARE GUIDELINE FOR THE AGE 7-12 YEARS
Clinical and neuropsychiatric examination. | Once per year |
Teeth control | Once per year |
Special care of food diet and the prevention of obesity. | |
Body growth control | Once per year |
Ophthalmologic control | Once per year |
Hearing control | Once per year |
Orthopedic control | Once per year |
ORL control for enlarged tonsillitis (hypertrophic), respiratory problems, sleep apnea, otitis median (middle ear infection) etc. | Once per year |
Blood test for thyroid, celiac disease, leukemia, autoimmune disorders, system immune deficiency etc. | Once per year |
Sexual development control and consults with parents. | |
Psychological support for the family. | |
Engagement in the school and entertainment activities. |
HEALTH CARE GUIDELINE STARTING FROM ADOLESCENCE TO THE EARLY MATURATION
Clinical control | Once per year |
Neurological and psychiatric control (depression and autism). | Once per year |
Regular check of alimentary diet | |
Prevention and treatment of obesity | |
Ophthalmologic control | Once per year |
Hearing control | Once per year |
Teeth state control | Once per year |
Orthopedic control | Once per year |
Blood test for thyroid, celiac disease, leukemia, autoimmune disorders, system immune deficiency etc. | Once per year |
Sexual development control, gynecologic analysis | |
The use of contraceptive (for females with a sexual active life) | |
Observe the progress in school | |
Encouragement towards the entertainment activities | |
Engage in sportive activities |
HEALTH CARE GUIDELINE STARTING FROM ADULTHOOD TO OLD AGE
Clinical control | Controls must be done periodically based on the need of the person. |
Regular check of alimentary diet | |
Prevention and treatment of obesity | |
Cardiologic control (echocardiography) | |
Neurological and psychiatric evaluation (depression, Alzheimer, Autism) (13) | |
Orthopedic control | |
Gynecologic control | |
Dental control | |
Ophtamologic control | |
Hearing control | |
Blood test for thyroid, celiac disease, leukemia, autoimmune disorders, system immune deficiency etc. | |
Clinical control for oncologic disease | |
Specific vaccination by the age or if there is risk (for flu, pneumococcus) | |
Programs that encourage preserving of acquired skills. | |
Engagement in physical activities. | |
Encouragement for entertainment activities | |
Individual psychological support | |
To evaluate the need for the life in community, welcoming houses, or under the administration of specific institutions. |