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Puberty in Down Syndrome Webinar

Date:

June 30th 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Virtual (Zoom)

Puberty in Down Syndrome Webinar

Title: Puberty in Down Syndrome

Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Time: 11:30 a.m. CDT (time zone converter)

Presenters: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L and Hannah Graham, MD

Description: Puberty is a normal part of growth and maturation that comes with its own challenges. People with Down syndrome experience many of the same challenges as individuals without Down syndrome but may require additional supports to understand and accept the changes that puberty brings.

In this webinar, Hannah Graham, MD, and Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, will describe how puberty in people with Down syndrome is similar and different to puberty in people without Down syndrome and share resources to support individuals with Down syndrome during this time of transition.

Who is the intended audience of the webinar?

This webinar is intended for families, caregivers, service providers, and other professionals who support people with Down syndrome.

Will the webinar be recorded?

Yes! If you are unable to attend the webinar at the scheduled time, please register for the webinar to receive an email with the link to the recording (within 1 week).

How much does the webinar cost?

Through the generosity of donors, we are able to offer this webinar free of charge. If you would like to support the education efforts of the Adult Down Syndrome Center, please see our Advocate Giving page and select Adult Down Syndrome Center Research and Education from the Available Programs dropdown. 

Are the presentations eligible for continuing education credit?

We are able to provide certificates of attendance for individuals who attend the webinar live. We are not able to provide certificates to individuals who watch the recording of the webinar. Attendees are responsible for submitting the certificates to the appropriate person or organization for their profession or discipline. If you would like a certificate of attendance, please answer “Yes” to the registration question.