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For people with Down syndrome, family members, caregivers and professionals.
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Key Points Many people get all the nutrients they need by eating a healthy diet. Supplements may be recommended if a person has vitamin deficiencies or to promote health. More research needs to be don
General Voting Resources Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Future Webinar National Down Syndrome Congress Webinar recording Voting Resources National Down Syndrome Society I
Exercise is important for people with Down syndrome just as it is for all people. For all people, care must be taken to avoid overdoing it with exercise. Excessive sweating can be a sign to ease back,
The visuals below can be used to track how much water we drink each day. There are three versions: 8 oz. cups, 16 oz. water bottles, and 24 oz. water bottles. 8 oz. cups 16 oz. water bottle
Ways to Be Active Play a sport Join Special Olympics Join Special Rec Go for a job Do housework/chores Dance Do an exercise video Stretch Use exercise equipment Walk your dog Take the stairs Lift weig
A common and appropriate question is: Can a person be weaned off a psychotropic medication? A psychotropic medication is a medication prescribed to treat a psychological problem such as depression or
Wearing My Hearing Aids This visual story explains why it is important to wear our hearing aids and describes when to wear our hearing aids and how to take care of them.
Abstract Background: Virtually all adults with Down syndrome (DS) develop Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology, but research gaps remain in understanding early signs of AD in DS. Objec
Weight management can be challenging. It is likely that part of the reason is that there are factors for which our understanding is limited. While a great deal has been learned, more research is being
Abstract Youth with Down syndrome (DS) have a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity compared to the general youth population. Due to physiological and cognitive differences observed in youth wit
The use of weighted blankets is a sensory technique that provides deep pressure stimulation. Evidence suggests that deep pressure stimulation produces a calming effect to the autonomic nervous system
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
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.&
Occupational therapy is a health profession concerned with how people function and perform meaningful activities in their respective roles. "Occupation" is any activity in which one
What to Drink Instead of Pop/Soda Find more handouts in our Tips for Staying Hydrated resource.
This visual explains what happens when a pet dies and how it might make us feel. When a Pet Dies When a Pet Dies Everyone and everything that is alive dies at some point. When a pet dies, e
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
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
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
What is the vascular system? Our vascular system includes blood vessels (including veins, arteries, and smaller blood vessels) as well as the heart. Arteries carry blood away from the heart towards th
Where Can I Meet Someone to Date? There are many places where we can meet someone to date. Sports and fitness Special Olympics and other sports teams Special recreation associations Park di
Who Can I Date? An appropriate person to date is someone who... is close in age is single and does not have a boyfriend or girlfriend has similar interests likes you and wants to
Brian Chicoine, MD, presented a webinar called "Working with Healthcare Providers: Giving a Voice and Supporting Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" on October 5
The topic of the first week of our "Skills for a Healthy Lifestyle" group is goals. We talk about what goals are and remind participants that goals may look different for everyone. W
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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