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Communication Board

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This board can be used to communicate information such as needs, desires, and emotions.

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Ingredients for a Successful Relationship

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout describes the importance of good communication and positive interactions for having successful relationships.

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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

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An Introduction to Zoom

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

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

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Low Carb Diets

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

We received a question about low carb diets.  I am looking for information on helping my 28-year-old daughter with Down syndrome lose some weight. We both started a low carb diet a couple wee

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My Rules for Conversation

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout describes guidelines to follow when having conversations with others.

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Qualities of an Adult

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

"Adulting" can be hard! This handout shows qualities of adults and explains how we should act to be treated like adults.

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Tips for Eating Healthy Meals

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout provides 6 ways to make healthier choices for meals. Eating healthy meals helps us do our best at home, school, work, and in the community.

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Staying Hydrated

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout explains why it is important to drink water and stay hydrated.

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Drinking Water

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout explains how much water we should drink each day.

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One-Way and Two-Way Friendships

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This visual compares one-way (nonreciprocal) and two-way (reciprocal) friendships. This idea can also be applied to crushes and/or romantic relationships.

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Plan for When I'm Angry

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout can be used to make a plan for what to do when you get angry.

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Strategies to Control My Anger

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout gives examples of things you can do when you get angry.

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Hunger and Satiety in People with Down Syndrome

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

Leptin is a hormone that contributes to appetite regulation and satiety. There is some data that show that individuals with Down syndrome have increased leptin levels which correlates with higher rate

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Body Changes When Happy

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout describes things that our bodies may feel or do when we are happy.

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Body Changes When Anxious, Angry, or Stressed

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout describes things that our bodies may feel or do when we are anxious, angry, or stressed.

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Basic Recipes Using a Microwave

Author: Kylee's Kitchen - Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma

Find recipes for healthy meals that can be made using your microwave! Kylee's Kitchen is a program through the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma. Participants learn basic cooking s

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The Feelings Volcano

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This visual uses a volcano to describe how our emotions can escalate.

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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

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Protein Handout

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This is a visual support based on the Protein video in the Cooking Well and Feeling Well at the Adult Down Syndrome Center series.

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Personal Space

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout discusses and gives examples of an appropriate amount of personal space.

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Good Ways to Touch People at School

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This handout describes and shows appropriate ways to touch people at school.

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Grains Handout

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This is a visual support based on the Grains video in the Cooking Well and Feeling Well at the Adult Down Syndrome Center series.

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Making Good Choices- Female

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center

This is a visual support about making good choices for women.

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