Episode 49 Orthodontic care with Dr. Johnson
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
Release Date: 06/26/2022
Sleep Apnea
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
Dr. Strang a pediatric lung doctor and sleep apnea specialist from Nemours talks about the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. While it may be sound or seem cute to hear your child snoring is really the sound of an obstruction in the airway. Dr. Strang discusses the signs, symptoms, and treatments for sleep apnea. Are you ready to get down!
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Episode 74 Brittany's baskets of hope
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
Brittany is a young woman with down syndrome who came up with an amazing idea in 2016 to create baskets of hope for moms with a newborn who has down syndrome. Since then she has given away over 1200 baskets in all 50 states. She receives generous donations both locally and nationally. She was awarded a very prestigious award from L'Oréal cosmetics, who also supports her non-profit business. Listen how her dream to help new mom's feel, cope, and know it's going to be ok, has become a reality for her. Are you ready to get down!
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Episode 73 Ruby's Rainbow
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
In this episode I interviewed Liz, the founder of Ruby's rainbow in honor of her daughter Ruby who has down syndrome. Ruby's rainbow is an organization that provides scholarships to those who have down syndrome and who want to go to college. This organization gives away thousands of dollars in scholarship money that is all raised through awareness, donations, and fundraising. Are you ready to get down!
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Episode 72 A night to shine
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
A night to shine is a special prom event for those in the special needs community. The event is sponsored by the Tim Tebow foundation. The event is hosted by five hundred churches all over the world simultaneously. The special guests are treated like royalty with dinner, dancing, karaoke, pictures, makeup, shoe shining, and limo rides. In this episode I spoke with a local event coordinator who talks all about the event and what to expect. Are you ready to get down!
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Episode 71 The amazing story of Sofia Sanchez, model and actress
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
In this episode I talk with Sofia's mom Jennifer about her amazing journey from adoption to modeling, becoming an actress and having two books be written about her. Hear how this amazing young girl with down syndrome is becoming a boss babe, handling fame, and starring in the upcoming movie The Hunger Games! Are you ready to get down!
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Episode 70 Transitioning from high school to adult learning part 2
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
In this episode I spoke with a transition coordinator about the process. If your child is about to graduate from high school this is the episode for you! It's not too late or too early to start planning for your child's future. Are you ready to get down!
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Episode 69 Transitioning from high school to adult learning
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
In this episode I talk with a friend and fellow mom, Christine. She talks about the transition from high school to living as an adult. She talks about how the school has prepared her and her daughter and the services that are available for our children. This may be a scary time for us as parents but have faith in the process. Are you ready to get down!
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Episode 68 Coaching-Why you need it
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
Do you know what life coaching is or how it is different from therapy? Are you afraid to ask for help? With coaching there is no judgement, only guidance to help you to get from where you are to where you want to be. In this episode I talk with a fellow life coach about coaching and the benefits of it. Are you ready to get down!
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Episode 67 Infantile Spasms
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
Do you know what infantile Spasms are, what they look like and why they need to be treated immediately? In this episode I speak with a mom who shares her story and how she was able to get a diagnosis after talking with five different doctors. She listened to her mom instincts and never gave up. Are you ready to get down!
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Episode 66 New heart surgery technique
Gettin' Down with Down Syndrome
In this episode I talk with a mom whose daughter had a new heart surgery technique done to repair a common congenital heart defect with child who have down syndrome. This technique is commonly done in Brazil and now there are three doctors in the USA who are doing this procedure. The procedure is less invasive, requires less blood, and less down time or recovery. Are you ready to get down!
info_outlineWhen and why should you see an orthodontist. Dr. Johnson tells us all about orthodontist care and what works best. Are you ready to get down!