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Health and Research – Behavior

Unexplained Regression in Down Syndrome

Dr. Stephanie Santoro with the Mass General Down Syndrome Program discuss a relatively newly recognized…

Rigsby RigsbyDecember 2, 2021

General DS Information

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…

Rigsby RigsbyNovember 15, 2021

General DS Information

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

General DS Information

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

General DS Information

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

Health and Research – Behavior

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

Health and Research – Mental Health Health and Research - COVID-19

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

Health and Research – Other

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

Health and Research – Other

Bereavement

People with and without Down syndrome experience grief and sadness when a loved one dies.…

Rigsby RigsbyOctober 6, 2021

Healthy Living

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

Unexplained Regression in Down Syndrome

15 tips to make sure your child is ready for the holidays

13 Holiday Survival Tips For Your Child With Special Needs

Surviving the holidays: Dealing with relatives

15 Stress-Reducing Holiday Tips for Families with Special Needs

Purim, Passover, and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recognizing and Dealing with the Challenges

Tips for Dealing with Stress Handout

Bereavement

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