Exercise and overheating: warning signs in people with Down syndrome

Timely advice with the arrival of what is shaping up to be a long hot summer:

Warning Signs a Person with Down syndrome is Getting Overheated

Brian Chicoine, MD, Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center, 21st October 2013
Exercise is important for people with Down syndrome just as it is for all people. For all people, care must be taken to avoid overdoing it with exercise. Excessive sweating can be a sign to ease back, get a good drink of water, and cool down.

However, some people with Down syndrome don’t sweat much and can get overheated more easily. It is important to watch for signs of overdoing exercise or overheating ... read the whole article here.