title: Caring for the child with Down syndrome.
abstract: This article reviews the etiology, treatment, and prognosis of Down syndrome. Effects of Down syndrome on growth and development, specific physiologic manifestations, and implications for school-based practice are discussed.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Vessey
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Swanson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009938:Organizations; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012573:School Nursing / Q000379:methods