THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3 rd 6:30-8:30 PM

                          Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

                                                 will be conducting...

         The Down Syndrome Growing Up Study...




     Study Rationale

• Children with Down syndrome have a unique growth pattern
• Currently used growth charts for children with Down syndrome are outdated
• The CDC is sponsoring a study to develop new growth charts for children with Down syndrome.
• Infants and Toddlers 3 to 18 months are also invited to participate in a substudy of neurologic development

How does it work?

• You and your child will come to The Children's Hospital growing up study facility
• We will measure your child's growth several times during the study
• We will ask some questions about your child's health and behavior
• To view a Power point show of what a study is like.

How long will it take?

• Study visits will last about 1 hour

Why should we take part?

• This study will help create new growth charts for children with Down syndrome
• You will receive information about your child's growth after each visit