Down Syndrome Program
Children's Hospital Boston
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-7971
Referral questions: Wendy Gordon, Triage Coordinator (617)-355-7971
Prenatal inquiries: Yourlanda Johnson (617)355-6509
Director: Allen Crocker, M.D.
(617) 355-6509
Fax: (617) 355-7940
The Down Syndrome Program offers medical and developmental monitoring for children from birth to 3 years of age. Evaluations are provided every 4 to 6 months by an interdisciplinary team comprised of a developmental pediatrician, physical therapist, nutritionist, audiologist, speech pathologist, and social worker. Individual support is available for families, along with information, referral, and case management assistance.
Comprehensive Services are available for children, youths, and adults with Down syndrome on a continuing basis. These include specialized medical assessment and review for health maintenance; cognitive testing and behavioral psychology services; mental health services; long-term planning for families; and consultation regarding physical therapy, speech, hearing, and nutrition.
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Down Syndrome Program
40 Holland Street
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-6326
Director: Joanna Mitchell, M.D.
Coordinator: Suzanne Morse-Fortier, LWS
The Down Syndrome Program of HVMA aims to use the advantages of managed health care to meet the particular needs of children and families.
A central goal of the program is to help parents become active, effective members of their child's medical and educational teams.
Down Syndrome Clinic for Adults and Adolescents
Massachusetts General Hospital
Simches Research Building, CPZN 2222
185 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-1561
Director: Jose C. Florez, M.D., Ph.D.
Services: Initial evaluation with referrals to specialists in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, nutrition, ophthalmology, audiology, GYN, cardiology. Adolescents third Wednesday of each month, 1-5 p.m. Adults third Wednesday and first and third Fridays 9-12 p.m.