Becoming more independent is a goal for many adolescents and adults with Down syndrome. This goal may vary significantly from person to person. It can range from wanting to become more independent with toileting and dressing to wanting to work towards living on one’s own. The list below contains resources to support individuals with Down syndrome with their unique independence goals.
Traveling the Road Towards Independence Webinar (Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, presenter: Lina Patel, PsyD)
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(3.21 Canada's Down Syndrome Magazine)
Webinars on Independent Living Tools and Apps (Simon Technology Center)
Visual Recipes (Accessible Chef)
Supporting People with Down Syndrome in Managing their Personal Hygiene Webinar (Adult Down Syndrome Center, presenter: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L)
Self-Care and Hygiene Visuals and Videos (Adult Down Syndrome Center)
Menstrual Hygiene (Hannah Graham, MD and Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L)
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Resources on Executive Functioning (Adult Down Syndrome Center)
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Chore Chart (Adult Down Syndrome Center)
Visual Schedule Apps (Adult Down Syndrome Center)
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Social Skills Resources (Adult Down Syndrome Center)
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