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For people with Down syndrome, family members, caregivers and professionals.
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Communication Board This communication board contains words and phrases with corresponding images. An individual can point at one of the words or phrases to communicate needs, wants, and feelings.&
Since April, staff at the Adult Down Syndrome Center have been hosting online socials and social skills groups via Zoom. Our goal is to encourage social participation and engagement while we maintain
Abstract Background: Persons with Down syndrome (DS) are presumed to be at high risk of severe CoVID-19 due to immune dysregulation and often compromised cardiopulmonary function. Aim of the
These slides provide information about why and how to use Zoom.
This visual handout corresponds to our video on how to wash your hands. It shows the steps for handwashing.
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
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
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
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 Objective: The goal is to expand our knowledge of catatonia occurring in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome (DS) by describing the first prospective, consecutive, well-
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
The video below was narrated and presented by Joseph Pereira, a 4th year medical student at Harvard Medical School, as part of his work with the MGH Down Syndrome Program . He shares information about
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 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
We were sent a question about seizures in a person with Down syndrome who developed Alzheimer’s disease. The individual continued to experience seizures despite being treated with l
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
Definition: Seizures are waves of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The brain has multiple nerve cells that create and receive electrical impulses which help the cells communicate with each o
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
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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