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 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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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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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 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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