Nos complace invitarlo a un evento de alcance comunitario enfocado en construir una comunidad fuerte y brindar el mejor apoyo posible a nuestras familias. Este evento es gratuito. Serviremos refrescos y aperitivos para todos los asistentes. Estamos aquí paraayudarlos y responder a cualquier pregunta que puedan tener. ¡Esperamos su
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The Behavior Workshop led by Megan DeBoom, BCBA, LBA, our Director of Therapeutic Services, is designed to provide caregivers with valuable education and strategies for managing and understanding behaviors in individuals with Down syndrome. This workshop typically covers the following key areas: understanding behavior, behavioral strategies, communication techniques, individualized
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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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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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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 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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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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Join other parents, caregivers, and educators to learn how to create and use visual supports from Megan DeBoom, our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and our Director of Therapeutic Services. Megan is one of the only Down syndrome specialized BCBA’s in the nation! There is so much to learn
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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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At Down Syndrome Innovations, our team understands that teaching your loved one with Down syndrome about puberty, sexuality, and relationships can feel very overwhelming. Using materials from the evidence-based curriculum, members of our Pathways Therapy Team (who are Elevatus-trained sexuality educators) will provide general information on how to navigate
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