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For people with Down syndrome, family members, caregivers and professionals.
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Handling Rejection What is rejection? You do not get something that you want Someone tells you "No" Examples of rejection Your boyfriend or girlfriend breaks up with you. You do not
Breaking Up Breaking Up What is breaking up? Ending your relationship with your boyfriend or girlfriend. People break up when... They do not want to spend time together anymore. They no lon
Qualities of Adults (#Adulting) Qualities of Adults (#Adulting) Adults are expected to do the following... use nice words do kind things listen tell the truth have boundaries do t
Compromise Compromise What does compromise mean? Not always getting your way. Doing something that is not your idea. Compromise... Requires flexible thinking. Is a skill that helps us devel
Sharing Touch and Affection Sharing Touch and Affection Types of touch and affection Hugging Holding hands Kissing Rules for sharing touch and affection Know your boundaries What types of to
Ingredients for a Successful Relationship Ingredients for a Successful Relationship Good communication plus positive interactions equals a successful relationsh
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
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
These slides provide information about why and how to use Zoom.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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