Pennsylvania

This study will examine how the brain, spinal cord and breathing muscles work together in people with Down syndrome. The goal is to better understand the causes of breathing difficulties and identify potential new approaches to support respiratory health.

This study aims to teach us how to improve services for individuals with Down syndrome who find it hard to be understood through speech and/or experience regular problems with choking on food or liquid. We also seek to understand how the brain helps to control swallowing and speech production.