Independence myDSC Webinar Series – Young Adults & Independence: Lessons Learned from Families Author of "Beyond Down Syndrome", Steve Friedman, his daughter and self-advocate Gwendolyn Friedman, and National…Kim WarrenSeptember 18, 2023
Independence Visuals for Medical Appointments Visuals can help individuals with Down syndrome prepare for and know what to expect at…Kim WarrenJune 14, 2023
Independence Visual Schedule Apps Visual schedules help an individual know what to expect. The schedule can be a list of…Kim WarrenJune 13, 2023
Independence Resources on Developing Greater Independence The list below contains resources to support individuals with Down syndrome with their unique independence goals.…Kim WarrenJune 13, 2023
General DS InformationIndependence Guardianship Whether you decide to obtain guardianship for your child is an individual family decision that…Kim WarrenJune 13, 2023
General DS InformationIndependence Alternatives to Guardianship Families trying to decide what level of support would work best for their adult family…Kim WarrenJune 13, 2023
General DS InformationIndependence Friendship Resources The Adult Down Syndome Center has several resources on developing and maintaining healthy friendships for…Kim WarrenJune 13, 2023
IndependenceEducation/Therapy Benefits of Visual Supports Video In this video, occupational therapist Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, explains the benefits of visuals.Source: Katie…Kim WarrenJune 12, 2023
IndependenceHealth and Research – Cognition/Development Resources on Executive Functioning and Down Syndrome Executive functioning (or executive function) describes skills and mental processes that enables us to set…Kim WarrenJune 12, 2023
Independence Supporting Healthy Sexuality for Individuals with Down Syndrome Webinar Recording (11/16/2022) In this webinar, Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L discussed why sexuality education is important for individuals…Kim WarrenJune 12, 2023