Advancing Care for Adults & Children with Down Syndrome OnDemand

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 12:00 AM - Friday, May 12, 2028, 11:59 PM, On Demand

A Continuing Medical Education activity presented by the Stanford Down Syndrome Research Center. The care landscape for individuals with Down Syndrome (DS) has evolved significantly, shifting from a pediatric focus to a lifelong medical concern. With life expectancy now extending into the early 60s, healthcare providers must be equipped to address the complex needs of aging adults with DS. However, current medical capacity meets only 4% of the demand, leaving critical gaps in care.

This expert-led CME series provides essential training for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to enhance evidence-based care for adults with DS. Gain valuable insights into neurological, medical, behavioral, and social considerations, including:

Down syndrome & Alzheimer’s disease Recognizing early signs and coordinating specialized care Medical concerns & aging Avoiding diagnostic overshadowing and applying up-to-date screening and treatment protocols Mental wellness & behavioral health Managing psychiatric concerns with strengths-based approaches

Sleep apnea & health impacts Exploring new treatments like Inspire therapy beyond CPAP Oral & dental health Addressing common conditions and improving preventive care Community & social resources Navigating regional centers, support services, education, and employment opportunities

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME credits (6.75 hours), ADA CERP Continuing Education Credits (6.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (6.75 hours), APA Continuing Education credits (6.75 hours), ASWB Continuing Education (ACE) credits (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (6.75 hours)

1. Recognize the evolving healthcare needs of adults with Down Syndrome (DS) and identify common medical, neurological, and mental health conditions that differ from the general population.
2. Differentiate between DS-related symptoms and coexisting medical conditions to reduce diagnostic overshadowing and improve accurate diagnosis and treatment.
3. Implement evidence-based screening and management strategies for Alzheimer’s disease, sleep apnea, and other prevalent conditions in adults with DS.
4. Enhance interdisciplinary care coordination by understanding the role of specialists, community resources, and regional centers in supporting adults with DS.
5. Apply effective communication and behavioral management techniques to improve patient-provider interactions and address mental health concerns in adults with DS.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of  6.75 ANCC contact hours.  

ASWB Approved Continuing Education Credit (ACE) – Social Work Credit 
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Stanford Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this activity receive 6.75 clinical continuing education credits. 

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) - Enduring Materials 
Stanford Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This enduring activity is designated for 6.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until May 12, 2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

American Psychological Association (APA) 
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. 

American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP)
Stanford Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. Stanford Medicine designates this activity for 6.75 continuing education credits.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require visual, auditory, cognitive, or mobility accommodations, please contact the CME office.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

References/Bibliography
For additional resources please click here or visit the Stanford Down Syndrome Research Center and The Matthew Foundation.

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Jessamy Tang
     Title: Managing Director, Stanford Down Syndrome Research Center
     Email: [email protected] 

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.