Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Help for Family Caregivers of Teenagers & Adults with Down Syndrome
Caring for adults with Down Syndrome means nurturing not only their physical and cognitive development but also their emotional and social well-being. Relationships are key to a fulfilling life, and adults with Down Syndrome are no exception—they can build deep, meaningful connections with the right support and understanding. Let’s explore strategies for fostering healthy relationships …
Navigating the world of adolescence is a beautiful and challenging journey for all parents. When your teen has Down Syndrome, this journey can feel even more complex. One of the most important, yet often daunting, aspects of parenting a teenager is sex education. We understand that talking about sex with your child can feel overwhelming, …
Sex and Down Syndrome…for some reason, it is believed by some persons that people with Down Syndrome are “forever children”, thus, sex, sexual desires, sexuality is a non issue. Ha! That’s what you call Fake News. Persons with DS develop physically just like everybody else. Females deal with their periods and body development, males deal …
Did you know that someone with Down Syndrome (DS) can be a sexual offender or dare I say a sexual predator? Oh yes! We never really think about that, do we? We tend to look at this whole issue of sexual abuse from the viewpoint of our kids being abused, but we never think of …