Refusal to Eat Solid Foods
We received a question about a person with Down syndrome who was refusing to eat…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 10, 2021
Mental Wellness and Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome
Dr. Brian Chicoine discusses the connection between physical and mental health, provides an overview of…
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
Nursing Home Placement
Placement of individuals with Down syndrome in nursing homes has been a challenging issue for…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 4, 2021
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
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
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
Fear of Heights
We have seen people with Down syndrome with a variety of phobias. Concern about heights…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 15, 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