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Health and Research – Other Health and Research – Behavior

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

Health and Research – Other Health and Research – Behavior

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

Healthy Living Resources for Professionals

Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down syndrome

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome Workgroup (GLOBAL…

Rigsby RigsbyJanuary 27, 2022

Ask Dr. Brian Chicoine Health and Research – Behavior Health and Research – Other

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

Ask Dr. Brian Chicoine Health and Research – Other

Behavior, Celiac Disease

Question: My question is both behavioral and medical as, we see extreme behavior induced by…

Capetivate capetivateDecember 14, 2021

Health and Research – Behavior

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

Health and Research – Behavior

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

Health and Research – Mental Health Health and Research - COVID-19

Mental Health Causes for Behavior Change During a Pandemic in Adolescents and Adults with Ds

In this video, Brian Chicoine, M.D. and Katie Frank, Ph.D., OTR/L discuss behavior changes happening…

Rigsby RigsbyNovember 8, 2021

Health and Research – Behavior

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

Health and Research – Other

Bereavement

People with and without Down syndrome experience grief and sadness when a loved one dies.…

Rigsby RigsbyOctober 6, 2021

Self-Talk in People with Down Syndrome Webinar Recording (11/10/2021)

Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down syndrome

Behavior, Celiac Disease

How to Stop Your Child From Eloping: A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism and Down Syndrome

Purim, Passover, and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recognizing and Dealing with the Challenges

Regression in Persons with Down Syndrome: Current Consensus Update for Families

Bereavement

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