#153 - Improving Tolerance to Device Wearing (hearing aids,

#153 - Improving Tolerance to Device Wearing (hearing aids, glasses, CPAP masks)

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Dr. Lina Patel from the Sie Center in Denver joined the podcast again today. Given that facial sensitivites are very common in people with Down syndrome, tolerance to wearing hearing aids, glasses, CPAP masks, etc. can be a challenge. Dr. Patel addressed a listener question on this topic on today's podcast. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter. Thank you to “Caring for Kids” The Carrie Martin Fund for its support of the Down Syndrome Center Podcast.

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