Call us +1 (215) 233-2050Our goal is for every child diagnosed with Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) to have the chance to thrive.
Since 1955, we’ve been pioneering better ways to grow the brain to use the vast capacity that is presently unused.
Your child is not hopeless. With the proper support and resources, you can help your child develop their cognitive, physical, and emotional abilities to live a full life. Our parent courses are based on neuroscience with decades of success. These courses help you create an at-home plan to give your child the best chance to progress and succeed.
We teach our parents about brain growth and development so they can do a program at home to help their child get better.
After attending our live course, parents are ready to receive support, starting with an initial appointment.
Through our online course, books and materials parents can start immediately to put their child on a pathway to wellness
When I was told my daughter would be born with Trisomy 21, I felt like my world collapsed. I was so ignorant, and all the information I received was terrible. When she was born, she shattered all my preconceived notions and showed me that she is much more than a diagnosis. That is why I came to you, and today I can say your work has far exceeded my expectations, and I am grateful.
We have survived because we have a program that really works, we work very hard, and because people of good will around the world have contributed to our work.
We could not exist without this help. If you want to help give hurt children a fighting chance to be well, and well kids the chance to be highly capable and confident, then join our gentle revolution and contribute.
Children with Trisomy 21 ( Down Syndrome) are born with genetic differences that can affect development. The outdated beliefs were that differences limit a child’s potential, and it was widely believed that meaningful progress was not possible. Today, we understand that this belief was incorrect.
While The Institutes does not address the genetic condition directly, children with Down Syndrome often have brain-related challenges that can range from mild to severe. These challenges are similar to those experienced by other children with brain injuries and can be addressed through appropriate support.
There are more than 300 symptomatic labels, including Down Syndrome, used to describe children who have problems in the central nervous system. These labels rarely include the brain. This is tragic for parents who waste precious time treating the symptoms and limited resources chasing after a proper diagnosis.
The children with these frightening labels are brain-injured children. Their problems originate in the brain, not the periphery.
All treatment is done at home with mother and father. The program covers all aspects of the child’s physical, physiological, and intellectual development. We teach parents how the brain develops and how injury to the brain disrupts that development.
Parents attend our courses, read our books and bring their children to The Institutes for evaluation and a program. Between visits parents have the support of the staff when they have a question or a problem.
After taking this world-renowned course, you’ll understand your hurt child like never before, and leave with a real plan for the future.
Our parents know firsthand that children with Trisomy 21 have amazing potential. Meet the kids who are getting better every day.
Yuuki was diagnosed with Trisomy 21 as an infant, and as her mother wrote, “Since then we began searching for the best solution we could find to help her develop fully.” Yuuki is now in junior high school, and has perfect attendance due to her excellent health.
“We no longer worry about her future as we did. We still do not know what the future holds for Alice, but now we know it is a bright and happy future.”
Ana Sofia’s mother realized her daughter had slightly flattened facial features and poor muscle tone. Her doctor told her that Ana Sofia had Trisomy 21. But with the help of The Institutes, Ana Sofia crawled, crept, walked, laughed, and read before she was 2 years.
“When Suri was two years old, I attended the “What to do about your Brain Injured Child” Course in Philadelphia, USA and my husband did it soon after. For twelve months we have been on the Intensive Treatment Program and haven’t looked back."
At two years of age, Mother began teaching Maria and Anna to read. Today, at four years of age, the twins love to read, and they read every day. They both walk and run two hours daily.
After testing, Kosei was diagnosed with Trisomy 21, and it seemed he was destined to develop slowly and poorly. At 18 years of age, he began his university studies in Japanese History, a subject he had been studying since he was 3 years old.
We offer a number of materials designed to help you and your family navigate your new path to wellness.
A life-changing course. Parents learn what to do, how to do it and why it works. Presented in English & Spanish
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