Down Syndrome Assessment

Are you seeking intervention for a loved one that has down syndrome? Have you been referred to us for treatment, intervention, or services regarding your loved one with down syndrome? Are you still interested to understand what a down syndrome diagnosis means for you and your family?

At Thoughtwise, we can offer you many assessments, and interventions to help you and your loved one and specifically targeting the implications that may come with your loved one’s diagnosis of down syndrome.

Testing for down syndrome is usually done by a blood test, prenatally, or soon after the child has been born. Comprehensive testing is also recommended to assess the individual’s neurodevelopmental abilities, neuropsychology (motor and sensory functioning and cognition), and psychology. At Thoughtwise we are specialists that readily conduct these types of evaluations.

Mental Health and Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a condition in which a person shows neurological, physiological, and physical differences from a typically developing child. A child with down syndrome may show a lag in developmental processes, exhibit language delays, deficits in memory, and some severity of cognitive impairment.

Often a family and child are required to have a child tested for cognitive and learning difficulties or disorders in order for the child to receive benefits, accommodations, waivers, and/or free special education programs.

Cognitive impairment, issues in memory, and lag in developmental processes can be major topics focused on in treatment and counseling therapies. Mental health and mental health issues are also relevant to the family of an individual and the child in which has been diagnosed with down syndrome.

Some of the common mental health issues that can be linked or related to a child’s diagnosis of Down Syndrome can include therapy, counseling, and mental health intervention to address:

• The need for assessment, IQ/intelligence testing, or observational monitoring and comprehensive evaluations.
• Skill sets in:
• Language and comprehension.
• Adaptive abilities and social skills.
• Activities of daily living.
• Coping skills.
• ADHD.
• Anxiety.
• Depression.
• Emotional difficulties.
• Behavioral disturbances.
• Specific neuropsychological issues, among others.

Many times, mental health interventions are key for early intervention and ongoing maintenance and training with individuals with down syndrome. These early interventions can be specialized and ongoing throughout a person’s life. Therapeutic intervention can bring additional benefits to your quality of health and life.

What can Thoughtwise do to help me or my loved one?

At Thoughtwise, we recognize that individuals with down syndrome all need assessment, recommendations, and intervention or treatment options that are tailored to their life and their needs.

If you have a child with a disability, or if a loved one that is in need of assessment to determine their eligibility for a waiver, benefits, or educational programs or otherwise, or if you are seeking a therapeutic service provider please contact us in Tallahassee today.

We specialize in bringing multicultural counseling, and a wide range of treatment options for children and adults with special needs or special concerns.