Adult Down Syndrome Center
Founded in 1992, the Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center (ADSC) has served the physical, mental, and social health needs of thousands of teens and adults with Down syndrome.
Our mission is to support and empower individuals to improve the quality of their lives through our team-based, comprehensive, holistic, and community-based health care services.
In addition, for more than three decades, our nationally recognized center has been a highly valuable health education and support resource for people with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers, disability advocates, organizations, and healthcare professionals.
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Classes & Programs
Art Group
Facilitated by an art therapist, this group involves exploring a variety of art forms including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and more. The group is offered several times throughout the year.
Games Group
Facilitated by our occupational therapist and licensed clinical social worker, this group encourages social engagement while playing board and card games such as Bingo, UNO, Left Right Center, and more.
Music Group
This virtual group is facilitated by a music therapist and a member of the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra. Before each class, participants complete simple projects based on a theme. The facilitators encourage the participants to use the projects as they engage with music related to the theme. This group is currently full. Please contact Ann or Jennifer if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
Social Skills Group
A variety of virtual and in-person social skills groups are offered throughout the year for people 12 and older. Topics include conversation skills, dating and relationships, coping with stress, healthy living, and more.
Summer Wellness Group
The Adult Down Syndrome Center offers in-person programming during the summer to encourage individuals with Down syndrome to promote their health and wellness. Activities include making healthy snacks, being active, crafting, socializing, and more.
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About the ADSC
For more than three decades, the ADSC has empowered thousands of teens and adults living with Down syndrome to live their best lives with support from our comprehensive physical and psychological care services.
Our nationally recognized practice, located on the campus of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, is also a leading health education and support resource for people with Down syndrome, their family members, caregivers, and a variety of other professionals seeking additional information and training about caring for individuals with Down syndrome.
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