Two of the most common, yet challenging, questions that Dr Skotko is asked by caregivers: (1) How can you prevent Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome? and (2) How might we boost their cognition? While exciting research is unfolding in laboratories across the world, there are strategies that caregivers can take right now in […]

It is commonly known that ‘early intervention’ is key in ensuring the best possible outcomes for children with Down syndrome. And while access to a comprehensive team of therapists to support this is ideal, it is often not an option in Aotearoa for all whānau. However, there is a lot that families can do without […]