Síndrome de Down

¿Qué es el síndrome de Down?


El síndrome de Down es la afección cromosómica más frecuentemente diagnosticada en Estados Unidos. Se trata de una afección genética en la que hay un cromosoma adicional, también conocida como trisomía 21. El síndrome de Down causa discapacidades intelectuales y retrasos en el desarrollo de por vida, pero los niños con síndrome de Down pueden tener resultados positivos con las terapias y la atención adecuadas. Las personas con síndrome de Down pueden presentar un tono muscular bajo, lo que resulta en debilitamiento muscular, así como otros problemas de desarrollo. ¡En Hogg Therapy estamos aquí para ayudar! La intervención temprana es fundamental para ayudar a su hijo a alcanzar su máximo potencial.

  • Factores de riesgo

      La edad materna avanzada aumenta el riesgo de tener un hijo con síndrome de Down. La mayoría de las mujeres mayores de 35 años tienen bebés completamente sanos, pero el riesgo de trisomía 21 es mayor. También se puede ser portador de la translocación genética del síndrome de Down. Tanto hombres como mujeres pueden ser portadores y transmitir el gen. Hasta el momento, no se han identificado factores ambientales o de estilo de vida concretos que aumenten el riesgo de diagnóstico.

  • Características del síndrome de Down

    Los identificadores físicos y cognitivos específicos son comunes en los niños con síndrome de Down. Muchos niños diagnosticados presentan bajo tono muscular, lengua prominente, manos y pies más pequeños y un cuello más corto. El síndrome de Down también causa diferencias cognitivas de leves a moderadas. Cada niño es diferente y tiene necesidades y capacidades individuales, pero en las personas con síndrome de Down es frecuente observar poca capacidad de atención, falta de juicio y control de impulsos, y retraso en el desarrollo del lenguaje.

  • Tratamiento del síndrome de Down

    No existe un plan de tratamiento universal para el síndrome de Down, pero la intervención temprana es clave para que su hijo obtenga los mejores resultados posibles. Su hijo se beneficiará al máximo de un equipo de profesionales que ofrezca diversas terapias y apoyos. La fisioterapia suele ser útil para combatir los efectos de la disminución del tono muscular. Las habilidades físicas, como darse la vuelta y sentarse, sientan las bases de muchas habilidades necesarias para explorar el mundo. Si bien su hijo puede alcanzar ciertos hitos físicos más tarde que algunos de sus compañeros, tenga la seguridad de que los alcanzará a tiempo con el apoyo adecuado. La logopedia es otro tratamiento ampliamente utilizado para el síndrome de Down. Esta terapia ayuda a los niños a mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación y a usar el lenguaje con mayor eficacia. Muchos niños con síndrome de Down pueden comprender el lenguaje antes de poder hablar con claridad. Un logopeda puede ayudar a su hijo a utilizar medios de comunicación alternativos, como el lenguaje de señas y las imágenes. Esto no solo aumentará su independencia, sino que también reducirá la frustración por no sentirse escuchado ni comprendido. Las tareas cotidianas a menudo pueden ser más difíciles para los niños con síndrome de Down. Un terapeuta ocupacional puede ofrecer modificaciones para que actividades como comer, vestirse e ir al baño sean más llevaderas. A medida que su hijo crece, la terapia ocupacional puede brindarle apoyo para que tenga éxito en la escuela, ofreciéndole herramientas como agarres de lápiz modificados y teclados ergonómicos.

  • Cómo afrontar un diagnóstico

    Ser padre o madre es una de las tareas más desafiantes, independientemente de las capacidades de su hijo. Quizás le preocupe no brindar el tipo de cuidado y apoyo que un niño con síndrome de Down necesita. Queremos que sepa que es normal tener diversas emociones sobre el diagnóstico de su hijo. La mejor manera de afrontar el miedo y la ansiedad es mediante la información, la educación y el apoyo. Además de los servicios que ofrece Hogg Therapy, le animamos a socializar con otros padres de niños con síndrome de Down y a buscar maneras de apoyar la independencia de su hijo.

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During OT with Ms. Aysia, this friend was practicing typing on a laptop to work on fine-motor coordination, hand strength, motor control, and functional keyboarding skills.? Somehow, Jimothy the raccoon came up in conversation…so naturally, we had to look him up!? Swipe to see his reaction ? OT lesson of the day: Sometimes the best therapeutic activity is the one that gets a kid excited to participate. ?? #jimothy #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
During OT with Ms. Aysia, this friend was practicing typing on a laptop to work on fine-motor coordination, hand strength, motor control, and functional keyboarding skills.💻 Somehow, Jimothy the raccoon came up in conversation…so naturally, we had to look him up!🦝 Swipe to see his reaction 😂 OT lesson of the day: Sometimes the best therapeutic activity is the one that gets a kid excited to participate. 💙🐷 #jimothy #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
?We are hiring in Richmond & Lexington!? Hogg Therapy is looking for pediatric OTs, PTs, and SLPs! We offer a supportive team, flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and great benefits. Interested? Learn more and apply at www.hoggtherapy.com/careers ?? #hoggtherapypediatrics #nowhiring #physicaltherapist #occupationaltherapist #speechlanguagepathologist
📣We are hiring in Richmond & Lexington!📣 Hogg Therapy is looking for pediatric OTs, PTs, and SLPs! We offer a supportive team, flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and great benefits. Interested? Learn more and apply at www.hoggtherapy.com/careers 🐷📝 #hoggtherapypediatrics #nowhiring #physicaltherapist #occupationaltherapist #speechlanguagepathologist
The words we use around mealtimes can make a bigger impact than we realize. ? We were reminded of this recently through a pretty amazing feeding therapy moment. A couple of weeks ago, this friend would ONLY eat McDonald’s fries — never trying waffle fries or any other category ❌ Yesterday, he and his SLP, Mrs. Megan, heated up curly fries in the air fryer — seasoning and all! ? And guess what? He liked them! He and Mrs. Megan even passed the curly fries around to other kiddos at the clinic and encouraged them to try them, too. ? That’s the kind of progress that can happen when we give kids opportunities to explore food without pressure, celebrate the small steps, and leave room for curiosity. ? When a child hears themselves described as a “picky eater” over and over, that label can start to feel like part of who they are. And as parents and caregivers, we are some of their most trusted people. What we say to and about them matters.?️ So instead of focusing on what they won’t eat, let’s look for the positives we can celebrate: ✨ “You’re being so brave trying that!”
✨ “You’re doing a great job chewing!”
✨ “You’re exploring a new food!”
✨ “You’re listening to your body!” And if your child doesn’t like something? That’s okay, too. We can make room for preferences without making them feel like a problem. Mealtimes don’t have to be perfect, and neither do we. Feeding challenges can take time, patience, and support — and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you need support or have questions about your kiddo’s eating habits, we’re here to help!?? #feedingtherapy #speechtherapy #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
The words we use around mealtimes can make a bigger impact than we realize. 💕 We were reminded of this recently through a pretty amazing feeding therapy moment. A couple of weeks ago, this friend would ONLY eat McDonald’s fries — never trying waffle fries or any other category ❌ Yesterday, he and his SLP, Mrs. Megan, heated up curly fries in the air fryer — seasoning and all! 😍 And guess what? He liked them! He and Mrs. Megan even passed the curly fries around to other kiddos at the clinic and encouraged them to try them, too. 🥹 That’s the kind of progress that can happen when we give kids opportunities to explore food without pressure, celebrate the small steps, and leave room for curiosity. 🔎 When a child hears themselves described as a “picky eater” over and over, that label can start to feel like part of who they are. And as parents and caregivers, we are some of their most trusted people. What we say to and about them matters.🗣️ So instead of focusing on what they won’t eat, let’s look for the positives we can celebrate: ✨ “You’re being so brave trying that!”
✨ “You’re doing a great job chewing!”
✨ “You’re exploring a new food!”
✨ “You’re listening to your body!” And if your child doesn’t like something? That’s okay, too. We can make room for preferences without making them feel like a problem. Mealtimes don’t have to be perfect, and neither do we. Feeding challenges can take time, patience, and support — and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you need support or have questions about your kiddo’s eating habits, we’re here to help!🐷💕 #feedingtherapy #speechtherapy #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
Our monthly LEGO Club meets next Thursday at 6:45pm at the Richmond clinic! Register at the link in bio to join in on the fun! ???
Our monthly LEGO Club meets next Thursday at 6:45pm at the Richmond clinic! Register at the link in bio to join in on the fun! 🧱🏡🐷
Working on our balance, coordination, strength, and speed during PT with Mrs. Brittany! ? Go, go, go!! ??‍♀️? #physicaltherapy #pediatricphysicaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
Working on our balance, coordination, strength, and speed during PT with Mrs. Brittany! 💪 Go, go, go!! 🏃🏃‍♀️🐷 #physicaltherapy #pediatricphysicaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
✨Milestone Moment ✨This sweet friend got his first haircut and didn’t shed a single tear! ?✂️ For some kids, something as simple as having their hair cut can feel incredibly overwhelming. His OT, Ms. Kaylee, has been working with him on building tolerance for having his head touched, and all of that hard work has finally paid off. ?? A first haircut might not sound like a big deal to everyone—but for him, it was a BIG victory, and you better believe his OT was celebrating right alongside him. ? This is why we celebrate progress, no matter how big or small!? #playlearnachieve #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
✨Milestone Moment ✨This sweet friend got his first haircut and didn’t shed a single tear! 🎉✂️ For some kids, something as simple as having their hair cut can feel incredibly overwhelming. His OT, Ms. Kaylee, has been working with him on building tolerance for having his head touched, and all of that hard work has finally paid off. 🥹💕 A first haircut might not sound like a big deal to everyone—but for him, it was a BIG victory, and you better believe his OT was celebrating right alongside him. 🥳 This is why we celebrate progress, no matter how big or small!🐷 #playlearnachieve #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
We are so excited to welcome TWO new team members this week: Kennedy & Jessica! ?? Kennedy is our new Referral Intake coordinator, and Jessica is joining the Billing Team to assist with Patient Access Billing Verification! We’re so glad to welcome them to the Hogg Therapy family! #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
We are so excited to welcome TWO new team members this week: Kennedy & Jessica! 🙌🐷 Kennedy is our new Referral Intake coordinator, and Jessica is joining the Billing Team to assist with Patient Access Billing Verification! We’re so glad to welcome them to the Hogg Therapy family! #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics
While playing the xylophone outside, Mrs. Georgia asks this friend to describe what he’s doing. Instead of simply asking, “What are you doing?”, she makes it playful: “Caleb is… eating bugs!” ? or “Caleb is… going to sleep!” ? These playful moments create opportunities to listen, process language, and practice responding—all without making therapy feel like a test. Sometimes progress isn’t an immediate verbal response. Sometimes it’s understanding, connection, confidence, and engagement. ??✨ #speechtherapy #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #speechlanguagepathology
While playing the xylophone outside, Mrs. Georgia asks this friend to describe what he’s doing. Instead of simply asking, “What are you doing?”, she makes it playful: “Caleb is… eating bugs!” 🐛 or “Caleb is… going to sleep!” 😴 These playful moments create opportunities to listen, process language, and practice responding—all without making therapy feel like a test. Sometimes progress isn’t an immediate verbal response. Sometimes it’s understanding, connection, confidence, and engagement. 💕🐷✨ #speechtherapy #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #speechlanguagepathology
Parents, have you ever wondered, “Is my child on track with their developmental milestones?” ? Our Developmental Screening Tool is a quick, easy resource for families with children ages 0–6. It looks at common milestones in gross motor, fine motor, and speech skills, along with sensory and behavioral areas. ? Your results can help you identify areas you may want to discuss further with your child’s pediatrician or a therapy professional—and you’ll also receive a printable, comprehensive milestone guide for ages 0–6. ❤️ No pressure. No judgment. Just a helpful starting point for understanding your child’s development. Find it in the link in our bio or linktree! ? #pediatrictherapy #developmentalmilestones #hoggtherapypediatrics
Parents, have you ever wondered, “Is my child on track with their developmental milestones?” 💭 Our Developmental Screening Tool is a quick, easy resource for families with children ages 0–6. It looks at common milestones in gross motor, fine motor, and speech skills, along with sensory and behavioral areas. 🐷 Your results can help you identify areas you may want to discuss further with your child’s pediatrician or a therapy professional—and you’ll also receive a printable, comprehensive milestone guide for ages 0–6. ❤️ No pressure. No judgment. Just a helpful starting point for understanding your child’s development. Find it in the link in our bio or linktree! 🔗 #pediatrictherapy #developmentalmilestones #hoggtherapypediatrics
Just want to give a little shoutout to HTP’s owners ?? (We had a leadership rally last night and were able to get them to pause for a photo ?) They are huge advocates for the kiddos who are cared for here at Hogg Therapy and for everyone who makes up our workforce. We’re grateful for you and appreciate everything you do behind the scenes! ??
Just want to give a little shoutout to HTP’s owners 🥰🐷 (We had a leadership rally last night and were able to get them to pause for a photo 😂) They are huge advocates for the kiddos who are cared for here at Hogg Therapy and for everyone who makes up our workforce. We’re grateful for you and appreciate everything you do behind the scenes! 🙌💕
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