PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION IN SUSPECTED DOWN SYNDROME PATIENT WITH EXPRESSIVE AND RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE DISORDER, POOR PREWRITING SKILLS AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

Abstract

ABSTRACT : Down syndrome (DS) or trisomy 21 is one of the most common causes of intellectual disability. Early intervention through medical treatment has likely been a major factor that has helped improve health and quality of life of children with DS. The aim of rehabilitation interventions early is to maximize development potential, and improve long-term functional capabilities to gain independence. In this case report is about rehabilitation a 5 years old child with Down syndrome treated at the Medical Rehabilitation Prof. R.D Kandou Hospital Manado. In this case, therapy for this patient is still ongoing with several planning therapies to achieve long-term goals. When these people receive good medical care and stimulation, they have the potential to be fully included socially and doing ADL independently.