Needs

People with Down syndrome have specific needs. Down syndrome affects growth and development from conception and throughout life, leading to particular learning difficulties and health issues.

Specific needs requiring specific interventions

• Down syndrome is a genetic condition - it affects growth and development from conception and throughout life. It occurs among children of all races and from all backgrounds. Find out more...
• People with Down syndrome have specific needs - they are more likely to experience certain health issues and a particular range of learning difficulties. Find out more...
• Over 250,000 babies are born with Down syndrome every year - it is the most common cause of learning disability with a known genetic origin. More people with Down syndrome are being born than ever before and they are living longer. Find out more...
• Today, people with Down syndrome can achieve more than ever - with the right care, support and opportunities, many people with Down syndrome are achieving more than ever before. Find out more...
• Funding to help people with Down syndrome is insufficient and is falling - funding for Down syndrome research from one of the world's largest research funders has fallen 43% by $10 million over 5 years. Find out more...