Adult Down Syndrome Clinic
Goal: To provide a comprehensive program that will provide complete medical and baseline psychological evaluations, focusing on issues specific to both adults with Down syndrome and their families. In addition, we hope to serve as a resource for healthcare providers who need medical information about adults with Down syndrome or help managing their adult patients with Down syndrome.
Mission: To provide comprehensive medical and baseline psychological consultations, focusing on issues specific to both adults with Down Syndrome and their families. To serve as a resource for healthcare providers who need medical information about adults with Down Syndrome or help managing their adult patients with Down Syndrome.
Vision: To improve and maintain the medical and psychological well-being of adults with Down Syndrome through our consultative efforts and through education and training of healthcare providers.
Values: Inclusivity, person-centered, education, training
This clinic is designed to be a consultative service for you and your primary caregivers. We do not provide primary care services but can assist in finding a primary care provider if needed. We do provide summary information for the general care of adults with Down Syndrome in addition to specific recommendations for the patients seen in clinic.
Clinic Description: Prior to your scheduled appointment you will be sent a packet of questionnaires to complete and bring with you to your appointment. These forms are an important part of the consultative service as they assist in assessing current medical and mental health needs. We use the same packet during follow up appointments to track changes over time. Appointments typically last 1-1.5 hours. During this appointment you will meet with a physician for a medical evaluation and with a psychologist for a baseline psychological assessment. The physician and psychologist work together to make recommendations based on your needs.
A representative from the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio is also typically in clinic to help patients/families link to local resources. Even if not directly served by DSACO, families may still benefit from some of the services available.
Persons Served: Adults with Down Syndrome ages 18 and older
How do we get an appointment: Physician, family, or self-referral
Cost: Visits are billed to insurance. Please contact the clinic to see if your insurance is in network with the clinic.
When do we hold clinic: 2nd Monday of every month from 1-5pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment call: 614-685-6701 or fax: (614) 366-4709
Who we are:
Nisonger Clinic
Phone: 614-685-6701
Fax: 614-366-4709