#117 - COVID Vaccine for Younger Children and Boosters for Adults
Release Date: 11/05/2021
#163 - Aging in Down Syndrome (Life Expectancy, Early Aging, Menopause)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Brian Chicoine and Dr. Hannah Graham from the Adult Down Syndrome Center with Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge, Illinois joined the podcast today to discuss a listener question on menopause in Down syndrome. While I had these experts on the podcast, we also discussed other aging related topics in Down syndrome. For more information on the Adult Down Syndrome Center, go to: . To access the Down Syndrome Resource Library, go to: If you are a provider looking to discuss a patient with experts in Down syndrome, consider using Project Echo: To view the latest healthcare guidelines for...
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#162 - Is Homeschooling An Option for Children with Ds? (with LaTaasha Byrd)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
LaTaasha Byrd joined the podcast today to answer listener questions about homeschooling. Is homeschooling a legitimate option for children with Down syndrome. If so, what are some important considerations that may be unique in this population? Countdown to K Countdown Academy Inclusion is for the Included Book
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#161 - Special Olympics
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Gary Cimaglia, Special Olympics North America’s Vice President of Sports, joined the podcast today to give a broad overview of the Special Olympics and how you and your loved ones can be involved. For more information, go to . 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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#160 - Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (with Dr. Jon Santoro)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (formerly called Unexplained Regression in Down Syndrome or Down Syndrome Disintegrative Disorder) is a diagnosis that has previously been missed or misdiagnosed in people with Down syndrome. It is a topic in high interest amongst researchers in the field, including today's podcast guest Dr. Jon Santoro from Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr. Santoro gave us a review of the topic as well as current research into the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an...
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#159 - Sensory Processing - Part 2 (Sound sensitivity, toothbrushing, haircuts, nail trims)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Katie Frank from the Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge, IL joined the podcast to answer listener questions regarding sound sensitivity, toothbrushing, haircuts, and nail trims. So many people with Down syndrome have sensory difficulties with these tasks and Dr. Frank helped explain her approach to these situations. For fantastic caregiver resources on these types of topics, go to: Some examples of equipment discussed on the 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...
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#158 - Update on COVID (with Dr. Andy Nowalk)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
The official pandemic status may be gone, but COVID still lingers. Listen as Dr. Andy Nowalk shares with us the latest updates on COVID, including the upcoming COVID vaccine boosters.
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#157 - Understanding Grief and Grieving in People with Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
How do we help people with Down syndrome during times of grief and grieving? Dr. Rose Reif, LCMHC, CRC, BC-TMH and owner of Reif Counseling Services, PLLC joined the podcast today to discuss her perspective. For more information on Dr. Reif, go to . For more information on this topic, check out Dr. Reif's book . Dr. Reif's recommended this resource by Fred Rogers as well 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...
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#156 - Behavioral Analysis (with Dr. Stacy Taylor)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Stacy Taylor, with Advance Behavior and Analysis, is an expert in behavioral analysis and special interest in patients with Down syndrome, joined the podcast to discuss her approach to behavioral questions that we received from you! We discussed inappropriate word usage, dumping behaviors, and scripting among other topics. For more information on Dr. Taylor's practice, including potentially scheduling a visit with the practice, visit . To find a behavioral analyst near you, visit . If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send...
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#155 - Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
As part of our Meet the Nationals series, Sarah Mulligan, Executive Director of Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action joined the podcast to talk about the great work that this organization does with local affiliates all over the country. For more information on DSAIA, see . 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...
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#154 - Bitty and Beau's Coffee Shop
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Ben Wright, co-creator of Bitty and Beau's Coffee along with his wife Amy Wright, joined the podcast today to discuss the motivation behind these amazing coffee shops! There will be a Bitty and Beau's Coffee Shop opening in Pittsburgh soon so we asked Ben to join us to give us some background on why he is so passionate about these shops (and it's not just the coffee!). 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...
info_outlineDr. Andy Nowalk joins the podcast again today to discuss the latest news in COVID as it relates to people with Down syndrome. The podcast highlights the release of the COVID vaccine for 5-11 year olds and discusses booster doses for people with Ds over 18 years old.
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