# Adult Down Syndrome Center

> Specialized care for adults with Down syndrome, including medical and support services tailored to improve health, independence, and quality of life\.

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## Pages
- [Instagram Links](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/instagram/)
- [Home](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/)
- [Events, Classes \& Programs](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/programs/)
- [Upcoming Events](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/upcoming-events/)
- [About Us](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/about-us/)

## News
- [Meet a Chicago Cubs player\!](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/news/chicago-cubs-player-visit-interest-form-2026/)
- [Healthy Banana Splits at Summer Wellness Group](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/news/summer-wellness-group-6-17-2024/)
- [Painting Flowerpots at Summer Wellness Group](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/news/summer-wellness-7-22-2024/)
- [Planting Flower Pots at Summer Wellness Group](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/news/summer-wellness-group-6-24-2024/)
- [Summer Fitness Fun Challenge](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/news/fitness-fun-challenge-2026/)

## Programs
- [Music Group](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/program/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\.

Please sign up for our email newsletter to receive updates about group offerings and information about registration\. 
- [Summer Wellness Group](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/program/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\.

Please sign up for our email newsletter to receive updates about group offerings and registration\.
- [Social Skills Group](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/program/social-skills-group/): A variety of 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\. Currently, these groups are held in\-person and virtually\.

Please sign up for our email newsletter to receive updates about group offerings and information about registration\. 
- [Games Group](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/program/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\.

Please sign up for our email newsletter to receive updates about group offerings and information about registration\.
- [Art Group](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/program/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\.

Please sign up for our email newsletter to receive updates about group offerings and information about registration\. 

## Resources
- [Going to Overnight Camp Story](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/going-to-overnight-camp-story/): Visual story about what to expect when attending an overnight camp\. 
- [Travel Resources](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/travel-resources/): Collection of tips and strategies to support people with Down syndrome while traveling\. Includes car and plane checklists\.
- [Tips for Being Physically Active Video](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/tips-for-being-physically-active-video/): Video that describes the importance of physical activity and exercise, types, and strategies for incorporating them into our routines\.
- [Lifestyle Medicine Pillars: Physical Activity](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/lifestyle-medicine-pillars-physical-activity/): Article about physical activity \- one of the pillars of lifestyle medicine \- and supporting individuals with Down syndrome in making healthy choices\.
- [Aging with Down Syndrome Podcast](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resources/aging-with-down-syndrome-podcast/): Podcast hosted by three family members of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who share their experiences related to the aging process\. 

## Team Members
- [Hannah Tavalire, PhD](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/team-member/hannah-tavalire-phd/)
- [Angie Figueroa, MS, CCRP](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/team-member/angie-figueroa-ms-ccrp/)
- [Akaninyene Noah, MPH](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/team-member/akaninyene-noah-mph/)
- [Ruben Santiago](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/team-member/ruben-santiago/)
- [Laura Krohn, BA](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/team-member/laura-krohn/)

## Events
- [Self\-Care for Women Webinar](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/events/self-care-for-women-webinar/): Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, is presenting a webinar on self\-care for women on Tuesday, June 23\. 
- [Puberty in Down Syndrome Webinar](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/events/puberty-in-down-syndrome-webinar/): Join the Adult Down Syndrome Center for a webinar on puberty in people with Down syndrome\. 
- [Games Group \(Summer 2026\)](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/events/games-group-summer-2026/): Individuals with Down syndrome are invited to participate in the monthly Games Group at the Adult Down Syndrome Center\.
- [Games Group \(Spring 2026\)](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/events/games-group-spring-2026/): Individuals with Down syndrome are invited to participate in our monthly Games Group at the Adult Down Syndrome Center\. 
- [How to Address Behaviors Workshop](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/events/mtds-behaviors-june-2026/)

## Resource Authors
- [Brian Chicoine, MD](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resource_author/brian-chicoine-md/)
- [Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resource_author/katie-frank-phd-otr-l/)
- [Adult Down Syndrome Center](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resource_author/adult-down-syndrome-center/)
- [Abby Rowley, LCSW](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resource_author/abby-rowley-lcsw/)
- [National Down Syndrome Society](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resource_author/national-down-syndrome-society/)

## Resource Types
- [Article](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resource-type/article/)
- [Visual](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resource-type/visual/)
- [Webinars and Podcasts](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resource-type/webinars-and-podcasts/)
- [Resource List](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resource-type/resource-list/)
- [Video](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/resource-type/video/)

## Topics
- [Health Promotion](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/topic/health-promotion/)
- [Body Location/Systems](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/topic/body-location-systems/)
- [Social and Community](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/topic/social-and-community/)
- [Health Conditions and Symptoms](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/topic/health-conditions-and-symptoms/)
- [Medical Care](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/topic/medical-care/)

## Event Categories
- [Events](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/event-category/events/)
- [Presentations \& Seminars](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/event-category/presentations-seminars/)
- [Programs \& Groups](https://adultdownsyndrome.org/event-category/programs-groups/)

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