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Flat Feet in People with Down Syndrome

Author: Lorri Riley, DPM - j1 insoles

The website at the link below discusses flat feet and Down syndrome. The website also contains information about j1 insoles, a line of medical grade insoles for adults and children that are less expen

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Getting Good Sleep Visuals

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visuals

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

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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

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Skin Care Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Skin Care   Skin Care It is important to keep our hands clean. Clean hands help me stay healthy! I can keep my hands clean with hand sanitizer. I can keep my hands clean by washing with soap

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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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Today & Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome

Author: Canadian Down Syndrome Society - Resource

The resource linked below is a guidebook on aging from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society. While some of the information and recommendations are specific to Canada, the resource contains helpful infor

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Down Syndrome and Mental Health

Author: Down Syndrome Australia - Resource

The resource found at the link below is an 11-page summary for individuals with Down syndrome and their families on promoting and maintaining good mental health. Dr. Chicoine and Dr. McGuire's

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Serving Sizes Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Serving Sizes   Serving Sizes A serving is an amount of food and tells us how much to eat. It is healthy to eat many different foods and to eat the right serving size! Proteins are foods like

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Visuals About the Food Groups

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visuals

Eating a variety of foods helps us stay healthy! The visuals below explain 4 types of foods:  Fruits and vegetables Grains Protein Dairy   Fruits and vegetables   G

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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

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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&#

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Coping With Transitions, Loss, and Grief

Author: Melissa Levin, MSW, LICSW

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.

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Keeping Connected to Someone with Memory Loss

Author: All Trust Home Care

This two-page resource provides ideas for staying connected to someone who is experiencing memory loss.

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What to Drink Instead of Pop/Soda

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

What to Drink Instead of Pop/Soda   Find more handouts in our  Tips for Staying Hydrated  resource. 

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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

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Orientation Book for People with Alzheimer's Disease

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Orientation Book   An orientation book can be used for people with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia to help them remember things about their daily life. You can also add

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Joint Compression

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

What is joint compression? Joint compression is a form of proprioceptive input . It occurs when there is compression, push, or weight bearing placed on a joint. It is important for developing body awa

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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

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Exercises You Can Do at Home

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Exercises You Can Do at Home We recommend discussing these exercises with your doctor before you try them. If you feel pain when doing the exercises, stop and talk to your doctor. Some of these exerci

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Effect of Menopause on Cognition in Women with Down Syndrome?

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

What is the effect of menopause on cognition in women with Down syndrome? Menopause , defined as the cessation of menses (periods) for 12 months, occurs at a slightly younger age in women with Down sy

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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

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

Author: Pathik Patel, DO - Family Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Skin disorders are common in individuals with Down syndrome. Seborrheic dermatitis is one of the more common skin problems. It is a chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) cha

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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

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How to Shave with an Electric Razor Video

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Video

In this video, Tim and Jim discuss and demonstrate the basic steps for shaving with and cleaning an electric razor.  Thank you to  Avenues to Independence    for pr

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