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Menstrual Hygiene

Author: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L and Hannah Graham, MD - Adult Down Syndrome Center

One topic that comes up frequently at the Adult Down Syndrome Center is menstrual hygiene. Women with Down syndrome and their caregivers often ask us about strategies to make periods easier or even to

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Balance and Down Syndrome

Author: Jennifer Spiric, PT, DPT and Brian Chicoine, MD - Mann Method PT and Fitness and Adult Down Syndrome Center

Key Points Differences in the body's sensory systems in people with Down syndrome can contribute to impairments in balance. Impaired balance can limit the ability or willingness of people with

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Heart Rates and Exercise

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

What are maximum and target heart rates? Maximum heart rate (MHR) and target heart rate (THR) are values that are often used in exercise recommendations. Maximum heart rate is the estimated fastest ra

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Menstruation (Period) Visuals

Author: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Story About Getting My Period Story About How to Change My Pad   Story About How to Change My Tampon   Story About How to Change My Period Panties   Story About When to Chan

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Story About Getting My Period

Author: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Story About Getting My Period - Darker Skin     Story About Getting My Period - Lighter Skin     Story About Getting My Period I am growing up. My body is changing.

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Story About How to Change My Pad

Author: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Story About How to Change My Pad - Darker Skin     Story About How to Change My Pad - Lighter Skin     Story About How to Change My Pad This is how I will change my

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Story About How to Change My Tampon

Author: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Story About How to Change My Tampon - Darker Skin     Story About How to Change My Tampon - Lighter Skin     Story About How to Change My Tampon This is how I will

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Story About How to Change My Period Panties

Author: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Story About How to Change My Period Panties - Darker Skin     Story About How to Change My Period Panties - Lighter Skin     Story About How to Change My Period Pan

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Story About When to Change My Menstrual Hygiene Product

Author: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Story About When to Change My Menstrual Hygiene Product - Darker Skin     Story About When to Change My Menstrual Hygiene Product - Lighter Skin     Story About Whe

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Tips for Being Physically Active Video

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Video

It is important to be active and exercise. It helps us be strong and healthy! In this video, Jenny and Kathy share tips for being active, including ways we can be active and how to make exercising mor

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Compression Socks for People with Down Syndrome

Author: Sarah Mann, PT, DPT, MBA, NSCA-CPT and Brian Chicoine, MD - Mann Method PT and Fitness and Adult Down Syndrome Center

Key Points Many people with Down syndrome have increased lower leg and foot swelling. People with Down syndrome appear to have varicose veins more commonly than people without Down syndrome. 

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Enhancing Women's Health: Key Insights from the Primary Care Provider's Guide to Women's Health and Down Syndrome Webinar Recording (10/08/2024)

Author: Hannah Graham, MD - National Down Syndrome Society Webinar

Title:  Enhancing Women's Health: Key Insights from the Primary Care Provider's Guide to Women's Health and Down Syndrome  Date:  October 8, 2024 Pre

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Primary Care Provider's Guide to Women's Health and Down Syndrome

Author: National Down Syndrome Society - Guidebook

Overview The Primary Care Provider's Guide to Women's Health and Down Syndrome  was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society to help physicians and other healt

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Information on COVID-19 Booster Shots from the Adult Down Syndrome Center

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD, Erin Dominiak, MD, Hannah Graham, MD, and Farah Chaus, MD - Adult Down Syndrome Center

UPDATED MAY 2024 Recommendation The physicians at the Adult Down Syndrome Center recommend that individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 years and older who do not have a contraindication follo

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Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Screening for Women with Down Syndrome

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Key Points Breast cancer is less common in women with Down syndrome compared to women without Down syndrome. Currently, the recommendations for breast cancer screening are the same for women with and

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Let's Talk About Death: A Booklet About Death and Funerals for People with Down's Syndrome

Author: Down's Syndrome Scotland - Booklet

This easy read booklet about death for individuals with Down syndrome was developed by Down's Syndrome Scotland. It can be used to support people with Down syndrome after someone close to them

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When Things in My Life Change Story

Author: Abby Rowley, LCSW and Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Adult Down Syndrome Center

When Things in My Life Change   This visual story discusses how to manage changes that may occur throughout our lives. Additional visuals are available in the  Transitions  

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When Staff Members Leave Story

Author: Abby Rowley, LCSW, and Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Adult Down Syndrome Center

When Staff Members Leave   This visual story explains why staff members may leave their job, how we might feel, and how to cope with the change. Additional visuals are available in the&nb

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Coping with Grief Story

Author: Abby Rowley, LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Adult Down Syndrome Center

The visual below explains how we might feel when someone we care about dies and shares things we can do to help us cope.    Coping with Grief       &nb

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When a Pet Dies Visual

Author: Abby Rowley, LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Adult Down Syndrome Center

This visual explains what happens when a pet dies and how it might make us feel. When a Pet Dies   When a Pet Dies Everyone and everything that is alive dies at some point. When a pet dies, e

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Menopause Visuals

Author: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist, Adult Down Syndrome Center

The visuals linked below describe menopause and symptoms of menopause that women may experience. There are versions for lighter and darker skin. All menopause visuals Darker skin Lighter skin &nbs

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Prostate Cancer Screening in Men with Down Syndrome

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Key Points on Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. There is uncertainty about the potential benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening for men.&nb

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Dysgerminomas in Women with Down Syndrome

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD - Medical Director, Adult Down Syndrome Center

Key Points A dysgerminoma is a type of cancer that usually occurs in a woman's ovary. There is limited research on dysgerminomas in women with Down syndrome. It is not clear if dysgerminomas a

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Activities You Can Do at Home

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Resource List

Are you looking for suggestions of activities you can do at home? We have compiled a list of some ideas below! There are ideas for arts and crafts , cooking , education/learning , fitness and physical

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