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Communication Board

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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.&

Tips for Running Virtual Social Groups

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

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

Clinical Characteristics of Individuals with Down Syndrome Deceased with COVID-19 in Italy - A Case Series

Author: Villani et al. - American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A

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

An Introduction to Zoom

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

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

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

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

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

Catatonia in Down Syndrome: Systematic Approach to Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcome Assessment Based on a Case Series of Seven Patients

Author: Miles et al. - Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment

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 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

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Individuals with Down Syndrome Video

Author: Joseph Pereira - Harvard Medical School, MassGeneral Hospital for Children

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 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&#

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

Filters Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

Seizures in People with Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease

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

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

The Pattern of Malignancies in Down Syndrome and Its Potential Context with the Immune System

Author: Satge & Seidel - Frontiers in Immunology (2018)

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

Vision in Adults with Down Syndrome

Author: Lalithasree Chintam, MD - Family Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

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

Seizures

Author: Aashima Ghai, DO - Family Medicine, Adult Down Syndrome Center

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

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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