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Addressing Challenges with Falling or Staying Asleep

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

We frequently receive questions about sleep. Individuals with Down syndrome and/or their families report that they have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. In this article, we will share stra

An Introduction to Zoom

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

These slides provide information about why and how to use Zoom.

Sleep in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome Webinar (8/4/2020)

Author: Brian Chicoine, MD and Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L - Webinar

The video below is a recording of a webinar presented by Brian Chicoine, MD and Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L on August 4, 2020. Dr. Chicoine is the co-founder and medical director of the Adult Down Syndrom

How to Wash Your Hands Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This visual handout corresponds to our video on how to wash your hands. It shows the steps for handwashing.

How to Wash Your Hands Video

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Video

In this video below, Jeff demonstrates how we should wash our hands. As Jeff explains, handwashing is an important thing we can do to keep ourselves healthy! A corresponding visual handout  

Helping an Individual with Down Syndrome Tolerate COVID-19 Testing

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Resource List

A common method to test for COVID-19 is to use a long swab to collect a specimen from the nasopharyngeal region, which is located at the back of the inside of the nose.  While the procedure i

My Rules for Conversation

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout describes guidelines to follow when having conversations with others.

Strategies to Help Me Calm Down

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

Cancer Screening in Adults with Down Syndrome: A Proposal

Author: Rethore et al. - European Journal of Medical Genetics (2019)

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

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

Plan for When I'm Angry

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

The Feelings Volcano

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This visual uses a volcano to describe how our emotions can escalate.

The Feelings Volcano

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

Getting Good Sleep Visuals

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visuals

Getting good sleep helps us be healthy. The visuals below share tips for helping us sleep better at night.  Ways to Get Good Sleep   Ways to Sleep Better   &nbs

Benefits and Harms of Mammography Screening for Women with Down Syndrome

Author: Alagoz et al. - Journal of General Internal Medicine (2019)

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 Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

Going to Get My Sleep Mask

Author: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

This is a visual explanation of the process of getting a sleep mask.

Going for a Sleep Study

Author: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

This is a visual explanation of the process of getting a sleep study done.

Private vs. Public Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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 Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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&#

Conversation Rules Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This is a visual with tips to remember when having conversations

Filters Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This visual describes filters, which help us avoid saying something that we are thinking that might be inappropriate.

Appropriate Touch Handout

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

While we may love to hug, we know that hugging is not appropriate in all settings. This visual discusses the people in our lives who we can touch and how we can touch them appropriately.

Tips for Dealing with Stress Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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