The Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania recently shared a podcast episode called Understanding Grief and Grieving in People with Down Syndrome. The podcast is hosted by Kishore Vellody, MD, the medical director of the center. The podcast episode features Rose Reif, LCMHC, CRC, BC-TMH, the owner of Reif Counseling Services, PLLC. In the episode, she shares strategies for supporting individuals with Down syndrome who are grieving. Resources are included in the show notes of the episode.

Our library also has a collection of resources on grief in individuals with Down syndrome. There are articles, visuals, and booklets for individuals with Down syndrome and their families and caregivers.