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  • Joint Compression for People with Down Syndrome

    Article about joint compression, a strategy that may support body awareness, calmness, and sensory regulation for individuals with Down syndrome.

  • Lifestyle Medicine Pillars: Physical Activity

    Article about physical activity – one of the pillars of lifestyle medicine – and supporting individuals with Down syndrome in making healthy choices.

  • Finding and Working with a Mental Health Professional

    Article with suggestions for finding therapists, psychiatrists, or other mental health professionals with experience working with individuals with Down syndrome.

  • Vitamin B12 and Folate

    Article explaining the functions of vitamin B12 and folate in the body, differences in people with Down syndrome, and implications of these differences.

  • Mitochondria in Down Syndrome

    Article about mitochondria (small structures in the body’s cells that produce energy), factors that contribute to mitochondrial dysfunction, and ways to improve mitochondrial function.

  • Puberty in Down Syndrome Webinar Recording

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    Recording of a webinar about changes individuals with Down syndrome experience during puberty. Resources for teaching about a range of puberty topics are provided.

  • Sexuality Resources

    Comprehensive list of sexuality education materials – articles, visuals, videos, curricula, and books – adapted for people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.

  • Selective Mutism and Other Causes of Loss of Speech in Adults with Down Syndrome

    Article about selective mutism and other possible reasons why a person with Down syndrome may stop speaking, speak at a lower volume, or speak less.

  • Heart Disease in Adults with Down Syndrome

    Article about common and uncommon heart conditions in adults with Down syndrome, including possible complications of pediatric heart disease in adulthood.