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For people with Down syndrome, family members, caregivers and professionals.
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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Dry skin is more common in people with Down syndrome. In the video below, Mary and June talk about dry skin and tips for managing it. Additional resources can be found in the Skin and Hair section of
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
Clothing Match Game - Cold/Warm Weather This sorting game contains images of clothing for cold and warm weather. Cut out the images. Instruct participants to sort the images into two piles -
Choosing Clothing for Cold vs. Warm Weather, female Choosing Clothing for Cold vs. Warm Weather, male Clothes for Cold Weather When it is cold outside, I need to wear a coat. I m
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
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
Penquis Autism Community Services developed a series of videos to help individuals learn how to perform activities of daily living (ADLs). The series can be accessed free-of-charge on YouTube &nbs
In this video, Molly and Peter share information about proper skin care. Corresponding visual handout Additional visuals and videos are available in the Skin and Hair section of our Resource Library.&
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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