#82 - COVID and DS #6, Return to School, Part 2 (with Dr. Andrew Nowalk)
Release Date: 08/24/2020
#177 - Weight Loss Medications and Surgeries
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Vibha Singhal, pediatric endocrinologist, and Dr. Kellen Hayes, bariatric surgeon, joined the podcast to give their thoughts on the latest buzz around weight loss medications and bariatric surgeries. They also give their thoughts specifically on these treatments/management strategies for people with Down syndrome. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit .
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#176 - Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2024!
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
NDSC Board Member and Self-Advocate Craig Blackburn joined the podcast to share about the amazing work that he is doing. He and his mother Pat Ehrle shared about their experiences and what World Down Syndrome Day means to them.
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#175 - Inflammation in Down Syndrome (with Dr. Joaquin Espinosa)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Joaquin Espinosa is the Executive Director of the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the University of Colorado. He joins the podcast today to discuss his research on inflammation in Down syndrome and how modifications in the immune system can potentially be used in treatment of common disease conditions seen in people with Down syndrome. To learn more about the Human Trisome Project, visit: To learn more about research trials in Down syndrome, visit: If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would...
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#174 - Dating in Down Syndrome (with Terri Couwenhoven)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Terri Couwenhoven is known internationally for her work as a sex educator specializing in creating programs and resources for people who have intellectual disabilities, their famlies, and the professionals who support them. She rejoined the podcast this week to talk about dating and Down syndrome. For more information on Terri, her amazing resources, book her as a speaker for your group, go to: Resources discussed on the podcast: Dating in Down Syndrome Books by Terri Adult Down Syndrome Center (Advocate Medical Group) National Council on Independent...
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#173 - Sexuality and Down Syndrome (with Terri Couwenhoven)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Terri Couwenhoven is known internationally for her work as a sex educator specializing in creating programs and resources for people who have intellectual disabilities, their famlies, and the professionals who support them. She has been on the podcast before but joins us again to today for updates on the topic of sexuality and Down syndrome. For more information on Terri, her amazing resources, book her as a speaker for your group, go to: Resources discussed on the podcast: Terri's books! The Healthy Bodies Toolkit Planet Puberty Amaze If you would...
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#172 - Hearing Health in Down Syndrome (with Dr. Heather Porter)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Heather Porter from Boys Town Research Hospital joined the podcast to discuss hearing health in Down syndrome. This is part 2 of the 2 part podcast. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit . Thank you to “Caring for Kids” The Carrie Martin Fund for its support of the Down Syndrome Center Podcast.
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#171 - Hearing Health in Down Syndrome (with Dr. Heather Porter)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Heather Porter from Boys Town Research Hospital joined the podcast to discuss hearing health in Down syndrome. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit . Thank you to “Caring for Kids” The Carrie Martin Fund for its support of the Down Syndrome Center Podcast.
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#170 - Dementia in Down Syndrome, Part 2 (with Dr. Seth Keller)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Seth Keller concludes our discussion on dementia in Down syndrome with part 2 of this podcast. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit . Thank you to “Caring for Kids” The Carrie Martin Fund for its support of the Down Syndrome Center Podcast.
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#169 - Dementia in Down Syndrome, Part 1 (with Dr. Seth Keller)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Seth Keller joined the podcast to share his insights into dementia and Down syndrome. This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit . Thank you to “Caring for Kids” The Carrie Martin Fund for its support of the Down Syndrome Center Podcast.
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#168 - Year End Update!
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Listen as Dr. Vellody reflects on the history of this podcast, the history of the Down Syndrome Center, and looks towards the future for both! To learn more about the Down Syndrome Center, you can visit . If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit . Thank you to “Caring for Kids” The Carrie Martin Fund for its support of the Down Syndrome Center Podcast.
info_outlineFriend of the podcast, Dr. Andrew Nowalk, MD, PhD, joined us again for an update on optimizing safety in school re-opening.