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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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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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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Many parents, caregivers, and educators recognize how challenging the transition can be from high school to adult life in community for young adults with Down syndrome. As advocates for our loved ones, we need to know what services and supports to advocate for at this important stage of life.
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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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Developing a strong, collaborative relationship with your self-advocate’s school team is vital in creating a healthy, supportive environment for your child’s educational journey. This seminar is designed to help give parents tools and language to effectively communicate and advocate for your child’s wants and needs. We will also discuss
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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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