Details are now available for this RCPCH conference workshop on 15th May 09.35-10.45

Developmental, Psychiatric & Psychological Aspects of Children & Young People with Down Syndrome.

Professor Jeremy Turk, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, and Emeritus Professor of Developmental Psychiatry, King’s College, University of London

Children with Down syndrome often have co morbid psychological, psychiatric and neurodevelopmental concerns such as autism and ADHD.  These may go unrecognised due to diagnostic overshadowing or atypical presentation. Earlier identification enables targeted strategies and support to improve long term outcomes. This session aims to increase knowledge and understanding of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental presentations in children with Down syndrome and provide an overview of approaches to assessment and management.

Dr Gita Croft will introduce this session on behalf of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group. Professor Jeremy Turk will give a presentation followed by opportunity for questions and wider discussion. Attendees are encouraged to bring along their cases for discussion.

This session will be of interest to general and community paediatricians, neurodevelopmental paediatricians, clinical psychologists, specialist nurses and therapists who look after children with Down syndrome.