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Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21.

Each person with Down syndrome is an individual — intellectual and developmental problems may be mild, moderate or severe.

Small head Short neck Protruding tongue Upward slanting eye lids (palpebral fissures) Unusually shaped or small ears Poor muscle tone Broad, short hands with a single crease in the palm Relatively short fingers and small hands and feet Excessive flexibility Tiny white spots on the colored part (iris) of the eye called Brushfield's spots Short height

Physical therapists evaluate and treat children with a wide range of diagnoses, including: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Cancer Cerebral palsy Chronic pain Concussion Cystic Fibrosis Developmental Coordination Disorder Developmental delay Genomic medicine Hemophilia Juvenile arthritis Orthopedic injuries or conditions Pediatric obesity Plagiocephaly Stroke Toe Walking Torticollis Traumatic brain injury

pediatric physical therapists (PTs) are experts in evaluating and treating children who have difficulties moving their bodies.

Coordination Balance Strength and endurance Joint motion or protection Movement and mobility Orthotic and prosthetic use Walking Posture and positioning Pain Management Adaptive equipment Physical participation daily activities in home/community Developmental milestones Infant head shape Dizziness