Health and Research - COVID-19Resources for Medical and Research Professionals Using Video Modeling to Increase Face‑Covering Behavior for Individuals with Down Syndrome in the School Setting The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the school environment for millions of students worldwide, which has…Kim WarrenOctober 23, 2023
Resources for Professionals Healthcare experiences of patients with Down syndrome from primarily Spanish-speaking households Abstract We report on the health care experiences of individuals with Down syndrome (DS) from…Kim WarrenAugust 7, 2023
Resources for ProfessionalsResources for Black Families Views on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health in people with Down syndrome from diverse backgrounds Abstract Down syndrome (DS) has a unique medical and psychological profile. To date, few studies…Kim WarrenAugust 3, 2023
Health and Research - COVID-19 Advisory on Long-COVID and Impact on Cognitive Function in Adults with Intellectual Disability The purpose of this advisory is to provide background information on newly recognized cognitive impairments,…CapetivateNovember 8, 2022
Health and Research - COVID-19 COVID Update (Vaccination for Younger Children, Boosters for Older Children) The Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania recently shared a podcast episode with an update…Rigsby RigsbyJuly 11, 2022
Health and Research - COVID-19 Recommendations for Treatment of Mild to Moderate COVID-19 Infection This article discusses the National Institutes of Health (NIH) COVID-19 treatment guidelines. These guidelines are…Rigsby RigsbyJune 2, 2022
Resources for Professionals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Daily Life, Mood, and Behavior of Adults with Down Syndrome The goal of this study was to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered daily…Rigsby RigsbyJune 2, 2022
Resources for Professionals Medical Vulnerability of Individuals with Down Syndrome to Severe COVID-19 Health conditions, immune dysfunction, and premature aging associated with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome, DS) may…Rigsby RigsbyMay 3, 2022
Health and Research - COVID-19Resources for Professionals Ableism at the Bedside: People with Intellectual Disabilities and COVID-19 People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a higher risk of mortality from COVID-19 than…Rigsby RigsbyApril 27, 2022
Resources for Professionals Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections in Down Syndrome: A Scoping Review of the Literature Pneumonia and respiratory infections impact infants and children with Down syndrome; pneumonia is a leading…Rigsby RigsbyMarch 31, 2022