Philosophy of Adult Down Syndrome Center

Mission

Our mission is to enhance the well-being of people with Down syndrome who are 12 and older by using a team approach to provide comprehensive, holistic, community-based health care services.

Philosophy

Our multidisciplinary team has served the health and psychosocial needs of thousands of teens and adults with Down syndrome since the center opened in 1992.

We believe that:

• All individuals are worthy and deserving of comprehensive and compassionate health care.
• Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
• People with Down syndrome should be active participants in their health care.
• Health-promoting behaviors have a positive impact on the quality of a person’s life.
• Research, education and the dissemination of information related to Down syndrome foster an understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome.

Goals & values

All of our experts strive to:

• Provide comprehensive and compassionate health care services reflective of standards of professional excellence and current research findings.
• Enhance the health of adults and adolescents with Down syndrome.
• Encourage individuals with Down syndrome and their families to develop health-promoting behaviors.
• Foster an understanding and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome.

Schedule an appointment

Call 847-318-2303 to schedule an appointment.* Our patient forms must be filled out prior to an initial visit. You can expect a physical exam to be performed and a complete medical history to be recorded by our experts at your first appointment.

*We are currently accepting Illinois residents who are 12 and older. Read our out-of-state policy [PDF] if you live elsewhere.