Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) is a condition that affects young people with Down syndrome and is characterised by an unexpected and severe regression in speech and functional ability.

Additional features such as extreme and disabling slowness can also occur. Causes for this are often unclear and very upsetting.

In this podcast, we are joined by Dr Cathy Franklin from the Mater Intellectual Disability and Autism Service who is leading research into this condition. Dr Franklin will talk to us about what we have learnt so far about DSRD.

Please note, this podcast is a condensed version of a webinar that we ran in March 2023 on the topic of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder in young people with Down syndrome. To watch the session in its entirety, please access it here.

This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.

If you have a question, would like more information on any of our episodes, or have suggestions for future topics, send us an email - engagement@downsyndrome.qld.org.au.

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