MassGeneral Hospital Down Syndrome Program

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MassGeneral Hospital Down Syndrome Program

We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, serving people with Down syndrome of all ages.

We provide evidence-based clinical care, education, and cutting-edge research so that individuals with Down syndrome can reach their full potential. We are a subspecialty program in the Division of Medical Genetics. Originally started in 2006 as a clinic for adults with Down syndrome, the clinic was expanded in July 2012 to serve patients of all ages! Want to learn more about our Program?
- Twitter: http://twitter.com/MGHDownSyndrome
- Newsletters: http://goo.gl/hXDPfI

11/07/2025

✨ The Extraordinary Nutcracker ✨
🎭 Dec 6–7, 2025 | 2 PM
📍 Calderwood Pavilion
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Discover how the Nutcracker came to be in this magical, narrated reimagining of the holiday classic — where storytelling meets world-class dance. Presented by United Dance Company, blending excellence, grit, and heart. 💫

Tickets on sale now!

10/17/2025

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month, all!!

10/09/2025

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💙💛

To celebrate, DSC2U, our innovative online health tool for people with Down syndrome, is offering $25 off an Annual Subscription all month long.

Use code DSMONTH25 at checkout to save.
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With DSC2U, caregivers and adults with Down syndrome can receive personalized, expert-backed health and wellness recommendations from the comfort of home—no doctor’s visit required.

Every subscription helps keep this resource available for families everywhere.

Let’s celebrate this month by empowering healthier futures for people with Down syndrome! 💙

09/27/2025

Do you or a loved one have Down syndrome? Consider taking part in a clinical study testing an investigational vaccine to help us find a treatment for Alzheimer’s in people with Down syndrome. Dementia affects many people with Down syndrome, but there is currently no treatment available.

You may be able to join the ABATE Study if you:
• Have Down syndrome
• Are between 35 and 50 years old
• Have a study partner

If interested, please complete this screening survey. For more information you and your study partner can learn more by visiting Abate-study.com or by contacting us at 617-726-6297 or researchdownsyndrome@mgh.harvard.edu.

Survey link in bio!

09/26/2025

Do you wonder how your baby learns to move? Or when they will achieve milestones like crawling and walking?

In the pursuit to answer these questions, researchers at Boston University’s Infant Communication Lab are looking to better understand the everyday movements and activities of infants with Down syndrome and track their motor skills over time. This study is entirely observational and an important first step toward allocating resources and developing interventions designed to boost mobility for infants with Down syndrome. Your voluntary participation will help make this study a success!

09/24/2025

New research just published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics by Dr. Brian Skotko and other Down syndrome experts examined how national policies impact live births of babies with Down syndrome. Analyzing data from 33 countries over 30 years, researchers found that expanding access and reimbursement for prenatal screening is strongly associated with fewer live births of babies with Down syndrome, more so than religion, public opinions, or abortion reimbursement policies.

Read the full study here: https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.a.64228

09/13/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice? DSC2U is your trusted resource for clear, expert guidance on Down syndrome. From health and development to daily life tips, we make it simple. Subscribe now and get answers you can rely on.
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09/09/2025

Down Syndrome and Menopause
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve care for individuals with Down syndrome at the MGH Down Syndrome Program, we are conducting a survey to better understand experiences around menopause.

👉 Do you have a loved one with Down syndrome who is female and is over 30 years old?

If so, we would greatly appreciate your input by completing our short survey here: https://redcap.link/DSPMenopause

07/29/2025

Does your son or daughter with Down syndrome have trouble wearing a CPAP mask for the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? We are doing a research study to see if placing a surgically implanted nerve stimulator to treat OSA significantly improves the neurocognition and expressive language skills in people with Down syndrome, ages 10-21. This device has already been tested and FDA-approved for use in adults with moderate to severe OSA who are unable to use CPAP. If you are interested in learning more about this research study, and whether or not you/your child would be an appropriate candidate, please contact the research team by calling Dr. Hartnick at (617) 573-4206 or by e-mail at Christopher_Hartnick@meei.harvard.edu.

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55 Fruit Street, Yawkey 6C
Boston, MA
02114

Website

http://www.massgeneral.org/downsyndrome

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