Medicina v Kuzbasse (Sep 2018)
EARLY ABILITATION OF BABIES WITH DOWN’S SYNDROME AT HOME
Abstract
Subject. Early abilitation of babies with Down’s syndrome. Objective – to analyze the effectiveness of early abilitation of babies with Down’s syndrome at home. Methods. Control of baby’s development by a team of the specialists at the beginning of this study and in epicrisis periods: at the age of six, nine and twelve months. Results. By the end of the first year of life, the delay in psychomotor development was noted in six babies for two epicrisis terms, and in four babies – for one. Area of application. The process of abilitation of babies with Down’s syndrome. Departments of pediatric neurology, centers for medical, psychological and pedagogical support of children. Conclusions. Creation of an abilitation environment in the family provides the motor, emotional and speech development of babies with Down’s syndrome. The team of the specialists should accompany the family in the abilitation process, help the sick babies’ parents to adapt to the special baby’s needs as well as to a new parent’s role.