Special Needs and Bullying Support Guide
Bullying can happen to any child, but children with special needs are at an increased…
Kim WarrenMarch 14, 2024
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…
Considering Dignity of Risk in the Care of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Clinical Perspective
The dignity of risk implies respect for individuals' right to make their own decisions, to…
Kim WarrenJune 15, 2023
Emergency Preparedness Resources
Below are some resources about emergency preparedness and safety for people with Down syndrome and…
Kim WarrenJune 14, 2023
Independence in Down Syndrome
Dr. Stephanie L. Santoro discusses independence for people with Down syndrome.Source: Stephanie L. Santoro, MD
Rigsby RigsbyOctober 3, 2022
Information on COVID-19 Booster Shots from the Adult Down Syndrome Center
The physicians of the Adult Down Syndrome Center recommend that individuals with Down syndrome ages…
Rigsby RigsbyJanuary 18, 2022
How to Stop Your Child From Eloping: A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism and Down Syndrome
This article discusses ways to keep your child with Down syndrome or Autism who elopes,…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 29, 2021
COVID-19 & Down Syndrome Resource
Information regarding COVID-19 and Down syndrome updated November 16, 2021.COVID-19 & Down Syndrome ResourceSource: National…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 19, 2021
What You Need to Know about COVID-19 and Down Syndrome
Discussion about what you need to know about Covid-19 and Down syndrome with panelists Nicole…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 5, 2021
Possible Causes of Regression in People with Down Syndrome During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We received a question about a man with Down syndrome in his late 30s. His…
Rigsby RigsbyOctober 6, 2021