A recent research study shows that a relatively new therapy method improves speech comprehensibility in a subgroup of children with Down syndrome. Additionally, this study identified the “active ingredient” of this therapy method that was responsible for the gains in speech comprehensibility that children experienced.
This film from Down Syndrome Education Int. explains and demonstrates activities for promoting communication, speech and language development for preschool children with Down syndrome from 18 months to 4 years. It focuses on practical strategies to promote speech and language development that can be woven into everyday play, routines and activities.
Handout for parents with Techniques to Encourage Speech/Language Development from Denise Bryant, Slp, presentation as part of the workshop titled Young Children with Down Syndrome: Little Steps to a Big Future
A voluntary educational program for families with children birth through age two with disabilities or developmental delays.
This booklet includes family stories that illustrate common communication challenges of individuals with Down syndrome. The stories are from parents who have sons and daughters with Down syndrome who range in age from two to forty-one years.
Waves empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to progress toward their full potential by providing early learning programming, adult day services, adult residential programs, and employment services. Through the core values of respect, integrity, and compassion.
Disability Day on the Hill, which will be Feb. 8, 2017, is an important day for families to share their personal stories with state representatives and senators to help them understand how the decisions they make on legislative issues affect individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
I can’t wait for Disability Day on the Hill in Nashville Feb. 8 and in Washington, DC on March 22. I can’t wait to see my legislators and talk about what we need in the community. I love being there with other self-advocates who want to talk about the same things.
Spread the Word to End the Word is not a political correctness campaign. It is not about censorship. It is all about RESPECT.
My name is Paul Daugherty. My blessing, one of many, is my daughter Jillian Daugherty Mavriplis. She’s 27 and has achieved a lot: High school graduation, four years of college, full-time employment, complete independence and marriage to the love of her life, Ryan. Oh, she has Down syndrome. Almost forgot that.
If your child or family member has Down syndrome, he or she may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay for any medical care, housing costs, caretakers, and any other daily living needs. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers benefits for people who are unable to work or participate in typical childhood activities due to a serious disability. Down syndrome almost always medically qualifies for Social Security benefits, but financial eligibility may be a little more challenging.