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Down Syndrome Organizations

June 2, 2025

Adult Down Syndrome Center

Links to local, national, and international organizations that support people with Down syndrome and their families.
Healthy Ways to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

March 21, 2025

Adult Down Syndrome Center

Article with ways to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by promoting physical, mental, and social health.
Preparing for Camp and Beyond Webinar Recording (8/29/2024)

August 29, 2024

Hannah Facey, MD, Helen Milligan, PT, DPT, PCS, Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, Mary Stephens, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FAADM

Recording of a webinar with strategies to support individuals with Down syndrome in being more independent during camps and other overnights away from home.
Recreational and Social Opportunities

July 1, 2024

Jennifer Lutes, MS, CCLS

List of organizations and activities that provide opportunities to socialize, build community, and explore interests.
Activities You Can Do at Home

December 29, 2023

Adult Down Syndrome Center

List of free or low cost activities that can be done from home, including arts and crafts, cooking, education/learning, fitness and physical activity, and games.
Fun Activities to Promote Health and Avoid Boredom

June 2, 2023

Abby Rowley, LCSW

List of ideas of things to do to avoid boredom, have fun, and promote physical, mental, and social health.
Therapeutic Use of Games

June 13, 2022

Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, Monica Prindiville, OTS

Article about how games can be used to help individuals with Down syndrome build fine motor, cognitive, and social skills. Provides examples of specific games.
Tips for Running Virtual Social Groups

November 11, 2020

Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L

Article with practical Zoom setup, group rules, teaching, and engagement ideas for virtual social groups.
Healthy Lifestyle Activity Book

September 24, 2020

Adult Down Syndrome Center

Printable booklet with word searches, mazes, coloring pages, and more related to healthy lifestyle choices such as eating healthy foods, managing stress, and being active.

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Down Syndrome Organizations

Healthy Ways to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

Preparing for Camp and Beyond Webinar Recording (8/29/2024)

Recreational and Social Opportunities

Activities You Can Do at Home

Fun Activities to Promote Health and Avoid Boredom

Therapeutic Use of Games

Tips for Running Virtual Social Groups

Healthy Lifestyle Activity Book