Managing Anger or Anxiety
Have you ever wondered how to help someone with Down syndrome manage their anger or…
Rigsby RigsbyMarch 7, 2022
Self-Talk in People with Down Syndrome Webinar Slides (11/10/2021)
This document contains the slides from Dr. Brian Chicoine's presentation on self-talk in people with…
Self-Talk in People with Down Syndrome Webinar Recording (11/10/2021)
The video below is a recording of a webinar about self-talk presented by Brian Chicoine,…
Rigsby RigsbyMarch 3, 2022
Selective Mutism and Other Causes of Loss of Speech in People with Down Syndrome
We were sent a question about selective mutism and loss of speech. Selective mutism is…
Rigsby RigsbyMarch 2, 2022
Stereotypies, Self-Stimulation Behavior, Mouth Noises
Question: My daughter makes noises (low growl humming noise) while she is watching videos on…
Capetivate capetivateJanuary 6, 2022
Unexplained Regression in Down Syndrome
Dr. Stephanie Santoro with the Mass General Down Syndrome Program discuss a relatively newly recognized…
Rigsby RigsbyDecember 2, 2021
How to Stop Your Child From Eloping: A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism and Down Syndrome
This article discusses ways to keep your child with Down syndrome or Autism who elopes,…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 29, 2021
Purim, Passover, and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recognizing and Dealing with the Challenges
The observance of Purim and Passover can impose social, sensory, and other demands that trigger…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 10, 2021
Regression in Persons with Down Syndrome: Current Consensus Update for Families
Regression is a term for the loss of previously acquired developmental skills in an individual.…
Rigsby RigsbyOctober 21, 2021
Possible Causes of Regression in People with Down Syndrome During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We received a question about a man with Down syndrome in his late 30s. His…
Rigsby RigsbyOctober 6, 2021