Mobilty-Infant Development program, can get your child on the road to independence.
Everything that I have here is what our daughter had to under go; And still having to be checked for
Crossed Eyes?-Vision
Recommendations for vision evaluations birth to 2 months
Refer to vision/ophthalmological evaluation by six to twelve months of age
for screening purposes. 2 to 12 months Pediatric ophthalmology evaluation
by six to twelve months of age (earlier if nystagmus, strabismus or indications
of poor vision are present). 1 to 12 years Continue regular eye exams every
two years if normal, or more frequently as indicated. 12 to 18 years Vision
evaluations every other year. Over 18 years Ophthalmologic evaluation every
two years (looking especially for keratoconus and cataracts).
Vision: Three percent
of newborns with Down syndrome will have dense congenital cataracts which
should be removed early. Glaucoma is also more common.
Ear infections(tubes)?-
Hearing
Recommended hearing evaluations birth to 2 months Refer for auditory brainstem response (ABR) test or other objective assessment of hearing to assess hearing by 6 months of age, if not performed at birth. 2 to 12 months Provide brainstem response test (ABR) or other objective assessment of hearing by 6 months of age if not performed previously or if previous results are suspicious. Evaluation by ENT specialist for recurrent otitis media. 1 to 12 years Yearly auditory testing for children 1-3 years old and every two years for children 3-13 years old. 12 to 18 years Hearing evaluations every other year. Over 18 years Continue auditory testing every two years. Age
You can have a special test done to find out just how well your child hearing.
