Florida Down Syndrome Medical Care Centers

There are currently 2 Down syndrome medical care centers in Florida:

Down Syndrome Center at Hope Haven, Jacksonville, FL
Affiliation: Hope Haven Children’s Clinic
Summary: We are an educationally-focused strength-based interdisciplinary team. We believe that every area of a child’s development impacts future growth and progress cognitively as well as physically and our team evaluations determine what, if anything is happening that might interfere with the child’s ability to continue to maximize learning and/or overall progress. We also offer ongoing therapies, tutoring, counseling, after-school programs and camps for the local Down syndrome population weekly, year-long. An included VPK serves children with Down syndrome as well.
Ages Served: Birth- Age 21
Hours and Days of Operation: Daily 8am-6pm and later for the DS tutoring program
Address: 4600 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Website: www.hope-haven.org/down-syndrome-counseling/
Email: lauraw@hope-haven.org
Appointments: 904-346-5100 ext. 286
Phone Number: 904-346-5100
Clinical Director: Laura Watts, M.Ed., program director and educational consultant
Services provided:
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
Nutritionist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Apraxia Specialist
Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
BCABA specialists
Year Established: 1996
Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually:
 Varries
Length of Waitlist: Varries
Medicaid Accepted? No – 70-80% coverage through private sources for all families regardless of income
Insurance Accepted? No – 70-80% coverage through private sources for all families regardless of income

Mailman Center for Child Development, Miami, FL
Affiliation: University of Miami Hospital, JM Hospital
Summary: We are one of the top 10 programs in the United States for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and chronic illness. The Mailman Center is located on the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center campus and annually serves over 19,000 children, youths, and their families. The staff at the Center give special care to identifying the concerns and priorities of each individual and family. The family and professional staff then work closely to decide which of those services would best meet all family members’ needs. Although the Mailman Center is not Down syndrome-specific, the center addresses concerns of individuals with developmental disabilities and children with special health care needs through research, clinical service, training for professionals, parental workshops and advocacy.
Ages Served: Birth- Age 18
Hours and Days of Operation: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Address: 1601 Northwest 12 Avenue Miami, FL 33136
Website: pediatrics.med.miami.edu/mailman-center/
Appointments: 305-243-6006
Phone Number: 305-243-6631
Clinical Director: Daniel Armstrong, Ph.D.
Director, Mailman Center for Child Development
Services provided:
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
 Nutritionist
Physical Therapist
Clinical Care Coordinator
Occupational Therapist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Apraxia Specialist
 Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
BCABA specialists
Audiologist
Other Services Provided: Varies by specialty
Year Established:  1971
Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually:
 Approximately 100-200
Length of Waitlist: Varies on case-by-case basis
Medicaid Accepted? In-state Medicaid Accepted
Insurance Accepted? Varies by patient insurance plan

AdventHealth for Children, Orlando
Affiliation: AdventHealth
Summary: Our Down syndrome program is in your family’s corner, from diagnosis — whether that occurs during pregnancy or at birth — through your child’s transition into adulthood. You’ll have the support of not only the Down syndrome community but also the expertise and compassionate care of our AdventHealth for Children team members.
Ages Served: Pre-Natal through Adulthood
Hours and Days of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Address: 615 East Princeton Street Suite 104 Orlando FL 32803
Website: Down Syndrome Program | AdventHealth for Children
Email: Children.CFD.DownSyndromeProgram@AdventHealth.com
Appointments: Call to schedule: 407-609-4648
Phone Number: 407-609-4648
Clinical Director: Stacy McConkey, MD and Asef Mahmud, MD
Services provided:
Behavioral MD
Psychologist
 Nutritionist
 Registered Dietician
Physical Therapist
Family Practitioner
Occupational Therapist
Speech and Language Pathologist
Apraxia Specialist
 Social Worker
Education/Inclusion Specialist
 Nurse Practitioner
Genetic Counselor
Clinical Care Coordinator
Geneticist/Pediatrician
Other Services Provided: Varies depending on patient needs
Year Established:  2023
Down Syndrome Patients Seen Annually:
 Varies
Length of Waitlist: Varies
Medicaid Accepted? Yes
Insurance Accepted? Yes

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