Sleep isn't downtime. Quality sleep is essential for neurodevelopment. OSA pauses growth. Low oxygen tires the mind. Restless nights overload wires. So if your kid is snoring or tossing and turning like there’s no tomorrow—check it out and see if there are treatment options.

Three commonly co-occurring GI conditions affect how the brain develops in Down Syndrome. Find out more about GERD, constipation and motility, and oral-motor discoordination.