Down Syndrome Clinic

The Down Syndrome Clinic at Emory provides specialized, comprehensive care for children with Down syndrome from birth to 18 years of age. As a leading academic hub for Down syndrome, our clinic uniquely integrates expert clinical care with research and education.

We serve as a resource that supports health, development and well-being of children with Down syndrome, while complementing care by primary and specialty providers. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and dedicated staff brings extensive expertise in genetics, neurodevelopment and neurobehavior to meet the individual needs of each child and family. We are devoted to providing quality care to everyone who comes into our clinic.

Dr. Amy Talboy directs the Down Syndrome Clinic at Emory. Our team includes physicians and staff who have extensive experience in genetics and development with an emphasis on the needs of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

• Each family’s visit is a private appointment.
• Review of your child’s chromosome studies
• Review of external records (including medical records, IFSPs, IEPs, therapy notes)
• Physical and neurological examination
• Developmental and behavioral assessment
• Discussion of the recommended healthcare guidelines for children with Down syndrome, as they pertain to your child
• Recommendations for intervention, and guidance on the development of comprehensive intervention plans
• Referrals as required to other sub-specialists and ancillary services
• Behavioral medication management (when indicated)
• Address any questions or concerns you might have
• Regular and/or continuing follow-up care based on individual needs

The Down Syndrome Center at Emory conducts and participates in clinical research to learn more about Down syndrome. 

Our Down syndrome Clinic is a member of the Down Syndrome Clinical Trials Network (DS-CTN), a collaboration of Down syndrome clinics and researchers establishing a national network for collaborative research efforts. 

Our doctors participate in the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG), actively working to establish and improve standards of medical care for persons with Down syndrome. 

For up-to-date and detailed information on clinical trials for Down syndrome, please visit the ClinicalTrials.gov  website. 

For more information about clinical trial research studies currently recruiting at Emory please contact our clinical research coordinator at 404-778-8533 or email. 

As part of the Emory Down Syndrome Center, we are dedicated to using our research and clinical experience to educate the rising generation of health professionals about Down syndrome. We are also committed to working with families, parent organizations, and others to improve the understanding of Down syndrome in the community.