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Friendship Resources

June 8, 2022 07:00 AM
Friendship and Down Syndrome: Resources for Developing and Maintaining Healthy Friendships
 

June 8 is National Best Friends Day! 

Our Resource Library has several resources on developing and maintaining healthy friendships for individuals with Down syndrome and their families and caregivers. Having meaningful relationships can promote our physical, mental, and social health. 

Video of Colleen and Kelly 

This video shares footage of Colleen and her best friend Kelly bowling. Colleen's sister Bo also shares her thoughts on Colleen and Kelly's friendship.

Two women with Down syndrome
 
 

Qualities of Good Friends

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One-Way and Two-Way Friendships

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Compromise

compromise

 

My Rules for Conversation

my rules for conversations

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