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Resources on Developing Greater Independence

December 31, 2024

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Independence. Resources for supporting people with Down syndrome in developing greater independence.
Becoming more independent is a goal for many adolescents and adults with Down syndrome. This goal may vary significantly from person to person. It can range from wanting to become more independent with toileting and dressing to wanting to work towards living on one’s own. The list below contains resources to support individuals with Down syndrome with their unique independence goals.

Traveling the Road Towards Independence Webinar (Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, presenter: Lina Patel, PsyD)

Traveling the road towards independence webinar

The Independence Issue (3.21 Canada’s Down Syndrome Magazine)

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Webinars on Independent Living Tools and Apps (Simon Technology Center)

Independent Living Webinars

Visual Recipes (Accessible Chef)

Accessible chef visual recipes

Supporting People with Down Syndrome in Managing their Personal Hygiene Webinar (Adult Down Syndrome Center, presenter: Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L)

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Personal Hygiene Resources (Adult Down Syndrome Center)

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Menstrual Hygiene (Hannah Graham, MD and Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L)

Supporting women with Down syndrome in being independent with menstrual hygiene: Tips from the Adult Down Syndrome Center

Resources on Executive Functioning (Adult Down Syndrome Center)

Executive functioning and Down syndrome resources

Chore Chart (Adult Down Syndrome Center)

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Visual Schedule Apps (Adult Down Syndrome Center)

Visual schedule apps for people with DS

Social Skills Resources (Adult Down Syndrome Center)

social skills resources

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