What are the treatments for developmental disabilities?
Many developmental disabilities have no cure, but there are often ways to treat the symptoms. For example: • Children with Down syndrome can often benefit from speech therapy, occupational therapy, and exercises for gross and fine motor skills. They might also be helped by special education and attention at school. Surgery can also help correct heart defects. • People with Fragile X syndrome can get help to reduce or eliminate some of the learning, physical, social and emotional, speech and language, and sensory problems common in Fragile X. The sooner those with Fragile X get help, the more they can learn and the better their outcomes. • There are a variety of treatment options to help with the symptoms of autism spectrum disorders. These may include behavioral, occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy. In addition, educational specialists can help guide the child’s school experiences. • Girls with Rett syndrome can be treated for some of the problems associated with the co
