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Lifespan Down Syndrome Program

Getting an appointment

Please submit an appointment request/referral form and our team will contact you for further information. You will also need to submit an intake form for our review. For any other inquiries, please contact DSsupport@uabmc.edu or call 205-975-6800.

Appointment Request Form


Elaine

At the UAB Lifespan Down syndrome program, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome through comprehensive, lifespan-oriented care. We are dedicated to following best practice guidelines to ensure optimal health and well-being at every stage of life.

Our clinic strives to be a pivotal resource hub, connecting individuals, caregivers, and community resources to foster a supportive and inclusive environment. By uniting families, advocates, healthcare providers, and state resources, we aim to empower and support the Down syndrome community, ensuring that every person receives the care, support, and individualized guidance they need.

Providers available during clinic visits will include:
  • Physical therapist
  • Medical Doctor
  • Nurse Clinician
  • Occupational therapist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Speech Language Pathologist Audiologist
  • Social Worker
The pediatric clinic will be housed in the Civitan Sparks Clinic. A transition and adult Down Syndrome Clinic will be integrated into the STEP Program. For those 18+, more information on the STEP Program can be found at UAB Medicine. STEP stands for “staging transition for every patient.” The STEP program is an evidence-based program designed to facilitate timely, uninterrupted care for individuals with complex conditions of childhood as they transition from pediatric to adult care.


What we offer

  • Interdisciplinary team consultation for individuals with Down syndrome
  • Recommendations for your primary medical team, school, family, and therapists.
  • Referrals for further evaluations- Behavioral Assessment, Autism, Psychoeducational/ Academic assessments, and sleep studies.
  • Referrals for specialty care
  • Care coordination

Appointment information

  • Appointment Request form
  • Pediatric Intake
  • Our pediatric clinic will be the 2nd and 4th Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-4:30 p.m.
  • Individuals older than 18 years old will be seen at the UAB STEP Clinic at the Whitaker Building at 500 22nd Street South Birmingham, AL 35233

Elaine