Not Just A Pony Ride

74. Understanding Diagnoses:  Down Syndrome with Kaiti Otte, OTD, OTR/L

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Down Syndrome is the most commonly diagnosed chromosomal condition and it is one of the diagnoses we see most frequently in EAS. Listen in to hear occupational therapist and PATH Intl. CTRI, Dr. Kaiti Otte, discuss the symptoms and precautions that will apply to us in Equine Assisted Services, and highlights some teaching strategies that can help our participants with Down Syndrome be as successful as possible with their equine partners. 

Other Episodes in the Series:

Understanding Cerebral Palsy:  ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/nVpBW0Wl0Gb⁠

Understanding ADHD: ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8xoTJXWl0Gb⁠


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This episode is proudly sponsored by Equicizer: ⁠https://equicizer.com/


References: 

  • CDC Statistics: de Graaf G, Buckley F, Skotko B. People living with Down syndrome in the USA: BIRTHS AND POPULATION. May 2022. https://go.dselink.net/us-population-factsheet. 
  • Visual Impairment Stats:  Creavin, A.L., & Brown, R.D. (2009). Ophthalmic abnormalities in children with Down syndrome. Journal of Pediatrics Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 46, 46-82.
  • Hearing Loss Stats:  Shott, S.R. (2006). Down Syndrome:  Common otolaryngologic manifestations. American Journal of Medicinal Genetics Part C (Seminars in Medical Genetics) 142C, 131-140.
  • Accelerated Aging Stats:  Lott, I.T., & Dierssen, M. (2010). Cognitive deficits an associated neurological complications in individuals with Down Syndrome.  The Lancet Neurology, 9, 623-633.
  • AAI Information:  Cohen, W.I., for the Down Syndrome Medical Insterest Group. (1999). Health care guidelines for individuals with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome Quarterly, 4, 1-15.
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