Unexplained Regression in Down Syndrome
Dr. Stephanie Santoro with the Mass General Down Syndrome Program discuss a relatively newly recognized…
Rigsby RigsbyDecember 2, 2021
15 tips to make sure your child is ready for the holidays
Many children have challenges with changes in their routine and can become over-stimulated by the…
13 Holiday Survival Tips For Your Child With Special Needs
This article discusses tips for surviving the holiday season from parents of children and adults…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 12, 2021
Surviving the holidays: Dealing with relatives
In this article, Dawn Villarreal discusses issues with relatives that might come up during the…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 12, 2021
15 Stress-Reducing Holiday Tips for Families with Special Needs
In this article, Sheryl Frishman shares some coping mechanisms she has developed to help her…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 10, 2021
Purim, Passover, and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recognizing and Dealing with the Challenges
The observance of Purim and Passover can impose social, sensory, and other demands that trigger…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 10, 2021
Mental Health Causes for Behavior Change During a Pandemic in Adolescents and Adults with Ds
In this video, Brian Chicoine, M.D. and Katie Frank, Ph.D., OTR/L discuss behavior changes happening…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 8, 2021
Tips for Dealing with Stress Handout
This handout gives suggestions for ways to manage stress. It corresponds to the Tips for…
Rigsby RigsbyOctober 19, 2021
Bereavement
People with and without Down syndrome experience grief and sadness when a loved one dies.…
Rigsby RigsbyOctober 6, 2021
Supporting People with Down Syndrome in Living a Healthy Lifestyle Webinar Recording
The video below is a recording of a webinar presented by Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L…
Capetivate capetivateOctober 1, 2021