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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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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Do you or other family members have trouble understanding your child? Are you concerned about limited vocabulary or language delays? Does your child use an alternative or augmentative communication system? Communication challenges can impact every aspect of independence, safety, and learning. We are here to support your family! Our
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Caregiver Connection: DS – ASD is a virtual gathering of caregivers to discuss resources, strategies, community supports, and challenges related to a child or adult’s current or potential dual-diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. This group is facilitated by Down Syndrome Innovations staff, and we will occasionally
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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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Please join us at our Kansas City Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk! Join Us for a “Reunion Style” Walk! Gather your “DREAM TEAM” and get ready to STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME! Let’s ELEVATE AND CELEBRATE people with Down syndrome! We will be featuring family connection areas specific
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~Health & Wellness Consultations~ Would you like to talk to a health and wellness professional who understands Down syndrome to develop proactive strategies for incorporating more activity into your loved one’s life? This is a great first step towards better health. In-person and virtual appointments available. Please fill out
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~Long-Term Planning Consultations~ We are committed to preparing your loved one with Down syndrome for a meaningful, productive, and authentic adult life! This requires future planning for parents and caregivers—and we are here to guide you every step of the journey! Long-Term Planning Consultations offer individualized support to parents/caregivers
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