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Story About Privacy

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

The stories linked below explain what private means and provides examples of private body parts, places, topics, and actions.  Female, darker skin   Female, lighter skin   M

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Story About Consent

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

Story About Consent Consent means to give permission for something to happen. It is ok for me to change my mind after I give consent. That means I can say yes one time and say no another time. I will

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Getting an ECG/EKG

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

This Getting an ECG/EKG visual explains what happens when we get an electrocardiogram.  Getting an ECG/EKG, darker skin Getting an ECG/EKG, lighter skin   Additional visuals

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Story About Public

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

The story linked below explains what "public" means and how we should act when we are in public.  Story about public, darker skin     Story about public, l

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Group Rules

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Resource List

We go over "group rules" at the beginning of every in-person and virtual group for individuals with Down syndrome that we facilitate at the Adult Down Syndrome Center. We th

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Handling Rejection Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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Breaking Up Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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Qualities of Adults (#Adulting)

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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Compromise Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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Sharing Touch and Affection Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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Ingredients for a Successful Relationship Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Ingredients for a Successful Relationship   Ingredients for a Successful Relationship Good communication plus  positive interactions equals  a successful relationsh

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Communication Board

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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.&

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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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Strategies to Help Me Calm Down

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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Strategies to Control My Anger

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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Plan for When I'm Angry

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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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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The Feelings Volcano

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

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

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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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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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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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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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Emotions Visual

Author: Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Emotions Visual This visual provides examples of emotions that we might feel such as:  sad scared mad tired surprised frustrated happy excited sick content silly laughing crying smiling bored

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