mental health

Health and Research – Other

Refusal to Eat Solid Foods

We received a question about a person with Down syndrome who was refusing to eat…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 10, 2021

Health and Research – Other Health and Research – Mental Health

Mental Wellness and Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome

Dr. Brian Chicoine discusses the connection between physical and mental health, provides an overview of…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 10, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Pica – The Basics for Caregivers

Pica is one of the most common eating disorders among individuals with autistic spectrum disorder…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 5, 2021

Health and Research – Other Health and Research – Behavior

Obsessional Slowness

I reviewed a question on the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group Listserv about a 31-year-old…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 4, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Nursing Home Placement

Placement of individuals with Down syndrome in nursing homes has been a challenging issue for…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 4, 2021

General DS Information

I have Down syndrome. What is it?

An interesting topic came up in our social skills group recently. The participants were teenagers…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 23, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Grief – 10 Things I Know

People with Down syndrome encounter situations involving grief and loss just like anyone else.Source: Shana…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 19, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Grief – Ways to Help Support Someone with Down Syndrome who is Grieving

Ways to Help Support Someone with Down Syndrome Who is Grieving.Source: Shana Sexton, LCSW

Capetivate capetivateJuly 19, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Fear of Heights

We have seen people with Down syndrome with a variety of phobias. Concern about heights…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 15, 2021

Health and Research – Mental Health

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

mental health

Refusal to Eat Solid Foods

Mental Wellness and Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome

Pica – The Basics for Caregivers

Obsessional Slowness

Grief – 10 Things I Know

Grief – Ways to Help Support Someone with Down Syndrome who is Grieving

Fear of Heights

Down Syndrome and Mental Health

CONTACT LUMIND IDSC

QUICK LINKS

JOIN US