Down Syndrome Infant & Toddler Clinic

Infant & Toddler Clinic (ages birth-5)

In this clinic, your son or daughter will be seen by all of the following specialists at Mass General for Children and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary:

• Physicians who have expertise with Down syndrome (PDF)
• Nutritionist
• Physical therapist
• Occupational therapist
• Speech-language pathologist
• Audiologist
• Ophthalmologist
• Program manager
• Social worker
• Self-advocate resource specialist
• Feeding therapy team

Families will be educated about Down syndrome and comprehensive supports will be provided for their child’s early needs. If your child is already being seen by one of these specialists elsewhere, you can certainly opt out of any of the components. We are happy to work with you child's care team regardless of where they are located. Please make sure to let our Program Coordinator know this when you submit your intake form.

• Request an appointment

Specialty Referrals

During the visit to the Down Syndrome Program, your physician might discuss with you the need for other specialty providers to be involved in your son’s or daughter’s care. If your child is followed by a specialist elsewhere, you can certainly continue care with that provider. The following is a partial list of providers that are available at Mass General Hospital:

• Gastroenterology
• Neurology
• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Pulmonary
• Sleep Medicine
• Otolaryngology
• Nephrology
• Orthopedics
• Dermatology
• Dental
• Psychiatry
• Neuropsychiatry

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact our Program Manager, Amy Torres, at DownSyndrome@partners.org.

Clinic Location

Mass General Hospital Down Syndrome Program
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, Suite 6C
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

Please see visitor information for maps and driving directions, parking information, overnight accommodations that offer special medical rates (PDF), dining options and more.