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What is measles? Measles is a highly contagious viral infection. Due to the availability and effectiveness of vaccines, many individuals have never experienced or even seen measles in the United State
Tips for Living with Housemates This handout describes what we can do to be good housemates. The first page is a summary. The subsequent pages share more information for each tip
Key Points Measles is a highly contagious infection. It can have very serious complications. There has been a recent increase in measles infections. Little is known about measles infection s
When Things in My Life Change This visual story discusses how to manage changes that may occur throughout our lives. Additional visuals are available in the Transitions
When Staff Members Leave This visual story explains why staff members may leave their job, how we might feel, and how to cope with the change. Additional visuals are available in the&nb
Key Points For people with and without Down syndrome, our needs may change as we age and/or develop health issues. The change in the needs may be temporary or permanent. There are a variety of ways to
When Down Syndrome and Autism Intersect: A Guide to DS-ASD for Parents and Professionals Publisher description The first edition of When Down Syndrome and Aut
Social Media Checklists The document linked above contains 3 social media checklists: Social Media Safety - A list of steps to take to increase your safety online. Exampl
The Dual Diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism Webinar Presenters: Noemi Spinazzi, MD, FAAP, and Teresa Unnerstall Host Organization: Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area Aut
Making Good Choices on our Phones, Social Media, and the Internet Rules for Phone Use Rules for Social Media Use What I Can Share on Social Media
Making Good Choices on our Phones, Social Media, and the Internet Should we share a post, comment, message, picture, or video? Before sharing something, we should: 1. S
Tips for Successful Video Calls Remember: Video calls like Zoom are public spaces. This means that other people can see or hear what we do, say, and show. Fin
Rules for Phone Use Remember that phones are a public space. If you do not know the number, let the call go to voicemail. Make sure to call and text at a reasonable hour. Wait fo
Rules for Social Media Use I should have ONE account per social media platform. Account settings should be private. Location settings should be turned OFF on all apps. If I would not show i
What I Can Share on Social Media Questions to ask myself before I share... Why do I want to share this? Have I already shared something today? Will people want to see my post? Wh
Title: Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome Date: January 29, 2024 Presenters: Brian Chicoine, MD and Hannah Graham, MD Host Organization: Down's Syndrome
UPDATED January 18, 2024 The physicians of the Adult Down Syndrome Center recommend that individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 years and older who do not have a contraindication follow the recommenda
The visual below explains how we might feel when someone we care about dies and shares things we can do to help us cope. Coping with Grief &nb
This visual explains what happens when a pet dies and how it might make us feel. When a Pet Dies Other visuals are available in the Grief and Loss section of our Resource Library
The video below is a recording of a webinar presented by Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, and Abby Rowley, LCSW, on January 10, 2024. Description: Although people with Down syndrome can be excellent
Key Points on Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. There is uncertainty about the potential benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening for men.&nb
Key Points Breast cancer is less common in women with Down syndrome compared to women without Down syndrome. Currently, the recommendations for breast cancer screening are the same for women with and
Key Points A dysgerminoma is a type of cancer that usually occurs in a woman's ovary. There is limited research on dysgerminomas in women with Down syndrome. It is not clear if dysgerminomas a
The resources in the Families and Caregivers section of our Resource Library are intended for a broad audience of parents, siblings, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Down
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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