The osteopathic manipulative treatment of these children enhances the overall level of well being by stimulating and bringing about harmonious interaction within the endocrine system. Restoring inherent physiologic mobility within the cranial and facial mechanism overcomes the tendency to nasal sinusitis and other respiratory conditions. An imbalance of the eye muscles may be noted as a rapid side to side motion (NYSTAGMUS) or an over convergent squint (STRABISMUS). Osteopathic contribution to the welfare of children with Down's Syndrome is not to make them as other children, but to enable them to achieve their optimal potential, to attain a high level of general good health and to grow into the unique and special people they are designed to be.