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General DS Information Education/Therapy

Movement Is Key to Supporting Adults with Down Syndrome

Over the past few decades, research and greater awareness has helped adults with Down syndrome…

Kim WarrenApril 8, 2024

Healthy Living

Exercise for a Healthier Life: Encouraging Physical Activity in Children with Down Syndrome

Children with Down syndrome have been reported to participate in less physical activity than other…

Kim WarrenFebruary 14, 2024

Health and Research – Other Resources for Black Families

Advocating for Health While Navigating Disability, Race, & Class, MDSC 2023

In this video, NDSS staff and DS-Ambassadors talk about navigating disability, race and class when…

Kim WarrenDecember 18, 2023

Resources for Professionals

Development of a Physical Therapy-Based Exercise Program for Adults with Down Syndrome

The goal of this research study was to develop a specialized exercise program for individuals…

Kim WarrenJune 16, 2023

Resources for Professionals

Weight Management Recommendations for Youth with Down Syndrome: Expert Recommendations

A workgroup of clinicians and researchers with extensive experience working with youth with DS came…

Kim WarrenJune 15, 2023

Education/Therapy Healthy Living

Mann Method PT Exercises

The Mann Method PT Exercise Program - Prescription Chart contains a list of exercises developed…

Kim WarrenJune 13, 2023

Healthy Living

Special Olympics MyHealth

According to the Special Olympics website, "MyHealth is an online hub for health education resources…

Kim WarrenJune 6, 2023

Healthy Living

School of Strength Exercise Videos

School of Strength is a Special Olympics program that provides videos with endurance, strength, and…

Kim WarrenJune 6, 2023

Healthy Living

Building Habits for Health: Making Nutrition Work for You!

Dominica Nichols, PhD, RD, LDN talks about metabolism, healthy eating and physical activity and how…

Capetivate capetivateOctober 10, 2022

Healthy Living

Obesity, Diet and Exercise: Recommendations and Practical Strategies for Families

Dr. Richard Fleming, Dr. Nicolas Oreskovic and Dr. Dominica Nichols discuss obesity in people with…

Rigsby RigsbyOctober 5, 2022

Movement Is Key to Supporting Adults with Down Syndrome

Exercise for a Healthier Life: Encouraging Physical Activity in Children with Down Syndrome

Advocating for Health While Navigating Disability, Race, & Class, MDSC 2023

Development of a Physical Therapy-Based Exercise Program for Adults with Down Syndrome

Weight Management Recommendations for Youth with Down Syndrome: Expert Recommendations

Mann Method PT Exercises

Special Olympics MyHealth

School of Strength Exercise Videos

Building Habits for Health: Making Nutrition Work for You!

Obesity, Diet and Exercise: Recommendations and Practical Strategies for Families

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