communication

Independence

How to Plan a Date

In this visual, Cristina and Jacob explain the steps of planning a date.Source: Advocate Medical…

Capetivate capetivateSeptember 10, 2021

Health and Research – Speech Independence

Communication Board

This board can be used to communicate information such as needs, desires, and emotions.Source: Advocate…

Capetivate capetivateSeptember 9, 2021

General DS Information Resources for Professionals

Tips for Communicating with a Patient with Intellectual Disabilities

This resource shares tips for communicating with patients with intellectual disabilities. As the tips indicate,…

Capetivate capetivateSeptember 8, 2021

Health and Research – Mental Health

Promoting Mental Wellness in Teens and Adults with Down Syndrome

This article was originally shared in the Down Syndrome Ireland Magazine in the summer of…

Capetivate capetivateSeptember 7, 2021

Independence

Using Games in Social Skills Groups

We’ve been running social skills groups consistently over the past year. We have found that…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 27, 2021

Health and Research – Behavior

The Groove

One of the most interesting and consistent findings from the Adult Down Syndrome Center is…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 18, 2021

Health and Research – Behavior

Regression in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome

There has been a growing number of clinical case reports of regression in adolescents and…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 10, 2021

Independence

Reciprocal Conversations

Reciprocal conversations, or, as I like to call them, “back and forth conversations,” can be…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 9, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Reduced Pain Responses in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Individuals with Down syndrome have reduced and delayed pain responses. They are not insensitive to…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 9, 2021

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

Keeping Connected to Someone with Memory Loss

This two-page resource provides ideas for staying connected to someone who is experiencing memory loss.Source:…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 27, 2021

communication

Communication Board

Tips for Communicating with a Patient with Intellectual Disabilities

The Groove

Regression in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome

Reduced Pain Responses in Individuals with Down Syndrome

Keeping Connected to Someone with Memory Loss

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