Individuals with Down Syndrome deserve the opportunity to develop skills and independence, just like anyone else. Involving them in household chores is a powerful way to support that growth. Not only do chores teach responsibility, …
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How To Create A Daily Schedule For Someone With Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects physical traits, cognitive abilities, and overall development due to an extra copy of chromosome 21. Understanding these unique characteristics is essential when creating a daily schedule that …
How To Support Personal Care Routines For Individuals With Down Syndrome
Caring for a loved one with Down Syndrome brings immense joy and fulfillment, but it also comes with its unique set of challenges. Among these, establishing and maintaining personal care routines can be a challenging …
How To Help Your Loved One With Down Syndrome Find Employment
Finding employment is a significant milestone for anyone, and for persons with Down Syndrome, it represents so much more than just a paycheck. It’s about independence, personal growth, social connections, and the joy that comes …
Down Syndrome & Menstruation: A Guide to Period Management
Raising a loved one with Down Syndrome is a journey filled with unique joys and challenges. As they go through puberty, new experiences come along, including the exciting (and sometimes confusing!) world of menstruation. Just …
How To Foster Independence in Teenagers with Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects development in various ways. While each individual experiences it differently, teenagers with Down Syndrome often have the potential for greater independence than they, or even us as …
What is Adaptive Clothing?
Have you heard the term “adaptive clothing”? I recently did and if you’re like me, you were left wondering exactly what is adaptive clothing? Well, adaptive clothing refers to a type of garment that is …
Advice For Parents – From A Sibling
This year for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I decided to approach things differently. I wrote an article that gave advice to siblings of persons who have Down Syndrome, making the siblings aware of certain things …
Advice to Siblings for Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome (DS) Awareness Month…a time when families with loved ones who have DS shout it from the mountain tops and let everyone know that persons with Down Syndrome are to be treated …
Sell Your Art Online
If your loved one is talented in the area of painting or drawing, then I have GREAT news for you! Sell your art online! Your loved one can use their paintings and drawings to make …