19/07/2025
🎯 A Very Important Topic… and Many Parents Ask Us About It
My child was diagnosed with Down syndrome, and the doctor told us to start early intervention.
But honestly… we didn’t know where to begin!
Should we focus on speech? Or movement?
Are there things we can do at home? And is there hope he could go to a mainstream school?
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🤔 What is Down Syndrome?
Down Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by having an extra copy of chromosome 21.
This extra copy affects physical development, intelligence levels, and some facial features.
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🧠 What Are the Symptoms?
• Distinct facial features (like slanted eyes or a small nose)
• Low muscle tone
• Delayed speech and walking
• Issues with memory and concentration
• Learning difficulties or developmental delays
• Sometimes, health issues like heart or digestive problems
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🔬 What Causes It?
The main cause is having an extra 21st chromosome, usually occurring during the formation of the egg or s***m.
It’s not due to anything the parents did.
It’s more likely to happen if the mother is over the age of 35.
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📈 So What Can We Do? What Are the Best Practices for Intervention?
• Early intervention starting from a few months old
• Skill development sessions (motor – language – cognitive)
• Behavior modification programs
• Use of visual learning aids
• Inclusion in a supportive educational environment
• Parent training for daily support
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🏡 And at Home? What Can I Do With My Child?
🎯 Simple Home Training Goals:
1. 🧒 Support communication: Start with gestures or pictures, then move to simple words.
2. 🧩 Puzzle and stacking games: Great for concentration and fine motor skills.
3. 🎵 Songs and repetition: Educational songs help your child learn new words in a fun way.
4. 🪞 Mirror play: Helps with body awareness and facial expressions.
5. 👟 Movement exercises: Crawling, climbing, walking lines — all support balance and physical coordination.
6. 📚 Reading short picture books: Enhances vocabulary and attention span.
7. 🙌 Clear daily routines: Helps the child feel safe by knowing what’s coming next.
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📣 And If You Haven’t Heard of
"Hadaf" is a developmental support platform for children with special needs.
We have a specialized team across the UAE (Dubai – Sharjah – Ajman), and we walk with your child from the very first step… all the way to independence.
📲 For a free consultation or home training plan, contact us on WhatsApp:
0503773152
Or tap here directly: wa.me/971503773152
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📚 And here's a recent study about the effect of early intervention on the development of children with Down syndrome
from Harvard University – July 2024:
🔗 Click here to read the full study
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Your child isn’t weak… they’re a little hero who just needs a chance and someone to truly see them ❤️
Start today… and every small step you take now can make a big difference in their future.
