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Medical Care of Your Child with Down Syndrome Presented by Nasreen J. Talib, MD, MPH, Medical Director of the Down Syndrome Clinic at Children's Mercy

Medical Care of Your Child with Down Syndrome – VIRTUAL

In this virtual presentation, Dr. Talib will provide an overview of the Health Supervision Guidelines for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome; identify some of the common vulnerabilities of children with Down Syndrome; and discuss available interventions and resources. About the Presenter: Dr. Talib is the Medical Director of

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Youth Fitness Class (Ages 8 – 12)

Our Youth Fitness Program is designed for 8-12 year olds, guiding them through games and exercises to build their strength, stamina, and agility. The class is led by an instructor, however, supporters are expected to attend and provide 1:1 support for their self-advocate.   PLEASE NOTE: these classes have

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Co-Regulation Therapeutic Small Group (for Teens & Adults 14+)

Our Co-Regulation, Therapeutic Groups are geared towards self-advocates and caregivers who need to find shared language and shared strategies to work through big emotions. Self-advocate participants must be at least 14 years old. One caregiver (preferably someone who lives in the home or spends a significant amount of time

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Caregiver Education: Total Communication for the Aging Population

Join us for an enlightening seminar dedicated to understanding the aging process in individuals with Down syndrome and exploring the support available to them. Led by Katie Craddock, our Speech and Language Pathologist, you will learn about support systems and resources offered by Down Syndrome Innovations. Equip yourself with

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Cognitive Aging and ID/DD – Caregiver Consultations

NEW SERVICE! Down Syndrome Innovations is working closely with the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to share information and increase support for individuals with Down syndrome and other ID/DDs, who are aging in addition to their caregivers. We both understand the increased needs for this generation of individuals who

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Caregiver Connection: Aging Years (On-Site & Virtual Options)

Caregiver Connection: Aging Years offers an opportunity for caregivers to discuss resources, strategies, community supports, and challenges related to caring for an aging loved one with Down syndrome. We offer on-site and virtual options! Groups are facilitated by Down Syndrome Innovations staff, and we will occasionally invite special guests

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Connect & Play! (Various Locations, Ages 0 – 6)

Join us for a Connect and Play event near you (for expectant/newborn families through 6 years)! These events are your opportunity to grow your community through parent and caregiver connection and child-led play. We offer these events at different locations and dates/times to accommodate families with various schedules! Previous

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Adult Fitness Class

This class is perfect for improving strength, stamina, and balance in a fun and engaging way with peers! These workouts are designed for all movers of all fitness levels. In addition to building stronger bodies, these workouts include socialization during the exercise, which improves cognition. This is a great

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Community Workouts for Teens and Adults

These workouts are inclusive exercise opportunities at various gyms around the Kansas City metro. Workouts are designed to improve functional strength and stamina. These occur at different locations every month on Saturdays. After submitting an interest form, our Health and Wellness Coordinator will contact you to discuss your options

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