.svg?iar=0&hash=F6049510E33E4E6D8196C26CCC0A64A4){kind=logo}
/hfh-logo-main--white.svg?iar=0&hash=ED491CBFADFB7670FAE94559C98D7798){kind=logo}
Talking About Tough Topics With Your Kids
Tackling tough topics has become a daily consideration for parents. A pediatric behavioral health specialist shares how to navigate them.
Down Syndrome Care
Henry Ford Health is proud to provide Down syndrome services for our youngest patients and their families at our Down syndrome clinic.
Here you can learn about our approach to Down syndrome services, what kind of services we offer for children with Down syndrome and our locations.
Why choose Henry Ford Health for Down syndrome care?
Every child with Down syndrome is unique, and we believe their care should be, too.
Our Chair of Pediatric Care, Uzma Shah, M.D., and her team have launched the first Down syndrome clinic in Michigan.
The Henry Ford Health difference
- Our dedicated team connects patients and their families with resources and support to help children live full, healthy lives.
- We believe treating the differences in physical, mental and social development and other health challenges with early intervention programs is the best way to help children grow and thrive.
This work is part of an effort launched to develop more clinical programming and learning for children with cognitive and developmental disabilities. While providing expert care for patients, the team will also work within the community to educate and train medical students and residents, in addition to connecting with health policy and advocacy here in Michigan and nationally.
Down syndrome services we offer
More information about Down syndrome services from Henry Ford Health are listed below:
-
Down syndrome support services
The following support services for Down syndrome bring together pediatric primary care and specialty care, including::
- Advanced feeding
- Cardiology
- Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD)
- Endocrinology
- Pediatric ENT (ear, nose and throat)
- Genetics
- Neurology
- Pediatric nutrition
- Pediatric gastroenterology
- Pediatric sleep
- Psychiatry
-
Down syndrome clinic locations
We offer two convenient Down syndrome clinic locations:
Show Me
The Surprising Benefits of School Lunch
School lunches improve kids' health, teach them about nutrition and support their ability to learn. Read how kids - even picky ones - benefit from school lunches.
Managing Feeding Challenges In Children With Down Syndrome
From swallowing problems to picky eating and constipation, feeding challenges are common in children with Down syndrome. Learn how families can find support.
Should Your Student Athlete Get Baseline Heart Screening?
Sudden cardiac death is a rare but scary occurrence for young athletes and parents. Is baseline heart screening a solution? Here’s what an expert says.