Topic
Management of Down Syndrome in Pediatric Primary Care: A Different Perspective

Presented By
Alexandra Ellison, MSN, Center for Urban Child, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Learning Objectives

• Identify individual and societal innate biases and preconceptions about people with Down Syndrome
• Modify approach to best serve this population
• Review APA guidelines for the management of Down Syndrome in the Primary Care Setting
• Recognize unique challenges confronting families with children with Down Syndrome
• Identify and utilize resources in the clinical setting and in the community to support families

Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents, medical students and other health care professionals who take care of children

Accreditation Statement
Tower Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Tower Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Claiming CME Credits
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