Selective Mutism
What is selective mutism? A condition in which a person with normal verbal skills refuses…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 11, 2021
Self-Injurious Behavior
Self-injurious behavior (SIB) is behavior that an individual does that results in harm to their…
Self-Esteem
Self-awareness. Self-appreciation. Self-esteem. These can be difficult pursuits for people without Down syndrome and sometimes…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 11, 2021
Pica – The Basics for Caregivers
Pica is one of the most common eating disorders among individuals with autistic spectrum disorder…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 5, 2021
Obsessional Slowness
I reviewed a question on the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group Listserv about a 31-year-old…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 4, 2021
Down Syndrome and Mental Health
The resource found at the link below is an 11-page summary for individuals with Down…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021
Behavior Changes in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome Webinar Recording
The video below is a recording of a webinar presented by Brian Chicoine, MD and…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 6, 2021
Behavior Changes in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome Webinar Slides
This document contains the slides from the webinar on Behavior Changes in Adolescents and Adults…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 6, 2021
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
There can be many reasons that might cause challenging behaviors in people with Down syndrome…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 2, 2021
Behavior Change
Any and all behavior change should be viewed as a possible communication tool. In the…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 2, 2021