DSES May 2026
This presentation will describe anxiety and how to identify it, how this might look in youth with Down syndrome, strategies for calming children at different developmental stages, as well as giving information on when to seek professional help and treatment options. It is aimed toward family or professionals serving youth with Down syndrome.
Jen McWilliams, MD, MS, DFAACAP, is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and the Clinical Service Chief in the Department of Behavioral Health and the Director for Virtual Care and the Children’s Outreach and Provider Education (COPE) Program at Children's Nebraska.
Megan Kresse, PhD, is a Child Psychologist at Children’s Nebraska.
