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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NEW SERVICE! We heard your feedback, so we’ve launched a new service for families who have a little one with Down syndrome, ranging from newborn to 6 years old! Our “Connect & Play” groups are for families looking to connect with other families out in the community, closer to
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At Down Syndrome Innovations, our Team understands that in order to be a lifespan provider for your family it is essential that we support you in the process of planning ahead for your loved one with Down syndrome. As part of our “Planning Ahead for the Adult Years” educational
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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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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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[For ages 4 – 7] 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
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Please join us at the 29th Annual Kansas City Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk! New this year! We will be featuring family connection areas specific for each age range (adults, teens, youth, early childhood, expectant and new parents). These areas will have activities tailored to your
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