Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) and The Doman Method®
Children with Trisomy 21 Have Hope
Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome, is a genetic diagnosis. While Trisomy 21 is a genetic condition, it results in neurodevelopmental delays. Many of the developmental delays and symptoms that individuals with Trisomy 21 have are a result of poor neurodevelopment. If the development and function of their brain improves, the symptoms can greatly reduce.
For children diagnosed with Down Syndrome, often the neurodevelopmental symptoms they exhibit include poor speech development, hypotonia, sensory issues, cognitive delays, delayed motor development, poor coordination and depth perception.
A child’s Down’s syndrome is linked to the mother’s age. This risk of having children with down syndrome increases when a mother is older than 35. Younger women are less likely to have children with down syndrome. According to the 2022 report of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in every 772 babies in the USA is born with Down syndrome.
Doman Method for Down Syndrome
Children diagnosed with Down Syndrome have shown great potential for improvement with a home-based program of stimulation and activity that improves brain development. The human brain is able to change and rewire — this process is called neuroplasticity.
The Doman Method® Program has been designed to help the brain develop through specifically designed activities. Nearly all children improve on a home program, and their symptoms reduce, or at times, disappear. Some children with Trisomy 21 graduate from the Doman International program and join their neurotypical peers in school.
Our goal for each and every child is wellness — well enough to function like everyone else, and succeed and be happy in life. While this is an incredibly challenging goal to achieve, our main objective is excellent results.
If you have a child or loved one diagnosed with Trisomy 21, you can begin the Doman Method program by scheduling an appointment at Doman International today.
“The idea that children with Trisomy 21 are hopeless because of their genetic disorder is absurd. With the Doman Method, we have seen many of these children over the past six decades thrive — cognitively, physically and socially. Some have gone on to get Master’s degrees! They are an inspiration to us all.”
Douglas Doman and Spencer Doman, M.Ed. released their newest book, “The Doman Method: From Special Needs to Wellness” that provides you a plan that you can apply immediately with your child, helping your child reach their fullest potential.
In this book, you will discover:
How to get your immobile child on the pathway to walking
How to improve your child’s speech development
How to optimize your child’s health, diet, and sleep
A clear program for your child’s social development
How to teach your child to run on their own
How to teach your child to read, no matter their age!