ADHD

Health and Research Health and Research – Cognition/Development

myDSC Webinar Series-Navigating a Dual Diagnosis: Down Syndrome and Autism or Down Syndrome and ADHD

Join Dr. Melissa Hunter, a licensed psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology…

Shannon BergstressserMay 23, 2025

General DS Information

Special Needs and Bullying Support Guide

Bullying can happen to any child, but children with special needs are at an increased…

Kim WarrenMarch 14, 2024

Health and Research – Behavior

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Individuals with Down Syndrome Video

This video was narrated and presented by Joseph Pereira, a 4th year medical student at…

Kim WarrenJune 8, 2023

Health and Research – Behavior

ADHD and Down Syndrome: Medical and Psychosocial Considerations

Dr. Palumbo and Clorinda Cottrell discuss Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in individuals with Down syndrome.Source: Michelle…

Rigsby RigsbyOctober 3, 2022

Ask Dr. Brian Chicoine Health and Research – Mental Health Health and Research – Other

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Medications, Atomoxetine

Question: Is Atomoxetine recommended for teenagers with DS? Is there any medical evidence for cognition…

Capetivate capetivateMay 19, 2022

Resources for Professionals

Pharmacotherapy of Down Syndrome

This article reviews the literature on the pharmacotherapy of psychiatric conditions co-occurring with DS, including…

Rigsby RigsbyApril 15, 2022

Resources for Professionals

Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions Among 6078 Individuals With Down Syndrome in the U.S.

Findings from a recent study of the largest documented cohort of individuals with Down syndrome…

Rigsby RigsbyMarch 29, 2022

Health and Research – Sleep Apnea

Overcoming Sleep Apnea

The video below is a recording of a presentation from the Adult Down Syndrome Center's…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 4, 2021

General DS Information Resources for Professionals

Down Syndrome Podcast Series for Parents, Educators and Medical Professionals

The link below goes to a list of podcasts hosted by Kishore Vellody, MD, medical…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021

Health and Research – Behavior Health and Research – Other

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)

There can be many reasons that might cause challenging behaviors in people with Down syndrome…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 2, 2021