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For people with Down syndrome, family members, caregivers and professionals.
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This What Is Death? story explains what happens when someone dies and how it might make us feel. Additional resources are available in the Grief and Loss section of our Resource Library.&
Strategies to Help Me Calm Down If I feel stressed or anxious, I can... Calm my breathing Pretend to smell a flower to inhale Pretend to blow out a candle to exhale Calm my thoughts Squeeze
Abstract Background : The specific distribution of cancers in Down syndrome (DS) calls into question the validity of screening policies for cancer surveillance as implemented for the general populatio
Strategies to Control My Anger When I feel angry or mad, I can do things to help me calm down. I can: Do deep breathing Count to 10 Walk away Listen to music Go for a walk Watch TV Ask for h
When we feel angry, there are things we can do to help us calm down. It can be helpful to make a plan, so we know what we can do if we feel angry. The template linked below can be used to mak
This visual uses a volcano to describe how our emotions can escalate.
The Feelings Volcano This handout shows what happens when our feelings "build up" and become overwhelming. Fill in the spaces on the right with things you can do to help yourself cal
Abstract Background: Women with Down syndrome have a lower breast cancer risk and significantly lower life expectancies than women without Down syndrome. Therefore, it is not clear whether m
Making Good Choices, female Making Good Choices, male Making Good Choices I make choices everyday about what I say and what I do. I can make good choices! Good choices are&nb
Skin Care Skin Care It is important to keep our hands clean. Clean hands help me stay healthy! I can keep my hands clean with hand sanitizer. I can keep my hands clean by washing with soap
Private vs. Public - Female Private vs. Public - Male Private vs. Public Private places and actions Be in underwear Bathroom Bedroom Shower Go to bathroom Get dressed Hands in pa
Personal Space Personal Space When I talk to other people, I sometimes stand too close. I need to remember to step back and leave some space between us. It is polite to respect others&#
This is a handout with information on coping with transitions (such as leaving high school, changes in family dynamics, etc.) and the feelings of loss and grief that can accompany these transitions.
This visual gives examples of things we can do when we are feeling stressed to help us feel better. Tips for Dealing with Stress If I feel stressed, I can... Close my eyes Color Take deep br
Filters Filters can keep you from saying something that you are thinking because you realize it would be inappropriate or bad timing. Example What I think I don't like you. You are n
Abstract The immune surveillance theory of cancer posits that the body's immune system detects and destroys randomly occurring malignant cells. This theory is based on the observation of the i
People with Down syndrome (DS) experience many of the common eye problems that people without DS experience. Some people with DS experience these common eye problems more frequently and/or at an earli
In this video, Tim and Jim discuss and demonstrate the basic steps for shaving with and cleaning an electric razor. Thank you to Avenues to Independence for pr
Is colon cancer screening recommended for people with Down syndrome? Please note that this handout discusses screening colonoscopies (i.e. colonoscopies performed to identify pre-symptomatic or unreco
Dry skin is more common in people with Down syndrome. In the video below, Mary and June talk about dry skin and tips for managing it. Additional resources can be found in the Skin and Hair section of
Emotions Visual This visual provides examples of emotions that we might feel such as: sad scared mad tired surprised frustrated happy excited sick content silly laughing crying smiling bored
New Way to Learn How to Tie Shoes Tying shoes can sometimes be challenging for individuals with Down syndrome. We found this new technique that makes tying shoes a little easier! 1. After putting your
Clothing Match Game - Cold/Warm Weather This sorting game contains images of clothing for cold and warm weather. Cut out the images. Instruct participants to sort the images into two piles -
Choosing Clothing for Cold vs. Warm Weather, female Choosing Clothing for Cold vs. Warm Weather, male Clothes for Cold Weather When it is cold outside, I need to wear a coat. I m
Please note: The information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for a medical, psychiatric, mental health, or behavioral evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment plan by a qualified professional. We recommend you review the educational material with your health providers regarding the specifics of your health care needs.
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