Consider you and your self-advocate’s daily life, the things that occupy your time, and how you engage in the rhythms of life. Do you worry about how to help your self-advocate build skills of independence? Does your self-advocate have sensory preferences you are unsure how to support? What barriers
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Do behavior challenges make it difficult to complete daily routines such as getting ready for school or going to bed? Do you avoid activities or places because you fear having to deal with a meltdown? Do you worry how you will manage behavior challenges once your child is too
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Do you have concerns about behaviors or self-regulation in the home? Do you need help interpreting your child’s IEP or need strategies to better collaborate with your school team? Need advice on how to support your child through developmental stages like puberty or transitioning to high school? Our School-Age
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Adults with Down syndrome are invited to join us for personalized workout classes, focusing on building foundational strength and functional skills. Each class is limited to 6 participants (or less) to ensure highly supportive training and individualized coaching. NOTE: there are limited spots available to ensure self-advocates receive
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Adults with Down syndrome are invited to join our skill-building and social programming that takes place on Tuesday evenings! Sessions are always a balance of continuing education and having a good time with friends. We’d love to see you there! Previous Next Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, beginning
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These VIRTUAL Social Groups for adults will focus on providing a structured environment for participants to socialize, learn, and have fun together! Facilitated by Lifespan Services Team member, Lauren Holmes. Thursday from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, beginning Aug. 22nd Sessions: 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 10/17, 10/24,10/31, 11/14, 11/21,12/12,
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Social Engagement is a therapeutic group, led by our Speech-Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist, that help teens and adults with Down syndrome to use a self-determined approach to identify and complete a project-based learning activity. The group will facilitate social awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship building by planning and
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These VIRTUAL groups focus on providing a structured environment for teens to socialize, learn, and have fun! Facilitated by Lifespan Services Team member, Lauren Holmes. Tuesdays from 5:00 – 5:45 pm, beginning Aug. 20th Sessions: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19, 12/10, 12/17 8/20:
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Our Children’s Social Skills Group consists of activities designed to help children develop and practice social skills in a supported setting with their peers, as well as opportunities to form strong friendships with others in the group. PLEASE NOTE: An approximate 15 participants max to ensure an optimal environment
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In partnership with Special Olympics, Young Athletes is designed to promote the development of an active lifestyle through play for children between the ages of 4 and 7. Self-advocates will engage in a variety of activities and games alongside their peers targeted towards gross motor and social skill development.
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