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For people with Down syndrome, family members, caregivers and professionals.
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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
This is a visual explanation of the process of getting a sleep mask.
This is a visual explanation of the process of getting a sleep study done.
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 visual with tips to remember when having conversations
This visual describes filters, which help us avoid saying something that we are thinking that might be inappropriate.
While we may love to hug, we know that hugging is not appropriate in all settings. This visual discusses the people in our lives who we can touch and how we can touch them appropriately.
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
While we may love to hug, we know that hugging is not appropriate in all settings. Families and caregivers of adolescents and adults with Down syndrome have expressed that it can be challenging to tea
Managing Emotions, female Managing Emotions, male Managing Emotions Managing my emotions means I am in control of how I feel and what I do. I can manage my emotions! I
Sleep apnea is more common in people with Down syndrome and occurs when there are pauses in a person's breathing while sleeping. One of the treatments for sleep apnea is using a continuous pos
We all experience stress in our lives. What causes stress and how stress is managed varies from person-to-person. In the video below, Cindy and Nora describe stress and share tips
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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