physical activity

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

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

Health Benefits of Music for Adults with Down Syndrome

We hear regularly about the importance of music in the lives of individuals with Down…

Kim WarrenJune 14, 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

Resources for Professionals

Sport Preparticipation Screening for Asymptomatic Atlantoaxial Instability

Patients with Down syndrome are at risk of atlantoaxial instability (AAI). Although AAI can occur…

Rigsby RigsbyApril 27, 2022

Healthy Living

Weight Management in Adults with Down Syndrome

Weight management can be challenging. It is likely that part of the reason is that…

Rigsby RigsbyMarch 3, 2022

Healthy Living

Be Active Throughout the Day

Moving our bodies throughout the day can help us be healthy.</iframeSource: Advocate Medical Group Adult…

Rigsby RigsbyOctober 5, 2021

physical activity

Movement Is Key to Supporting Adults with Down Syndrome

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

Weight Management Recommendations for Youth with Down Syndrome: Expert Recommendations

Health Benefits of Music for Adults with Down Syndrome

Special Olympics MyHealth

School of Strength Exercise Videos

Building Habits for Health: Making Nutrition Work for You!

Sport Preparticipation Screening for Asymptomatic Atlantoaxial Instability

Weight Management in Adults with Down Syndrome

Be Active Throughout the Day

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