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  • Finding and Working with a Mental Health Professional

    Article with suggestions for finding therapists, psychiatrists, or other mental health professionals with experience working with individuals with Down syndrome.

  • Selective Mutism and Other Causes of Loss of Speech in Adults with Down Syndrome

    Article about selective mutism and other possible reasons why a person with Down syndrome may stop speaking, speak at a lower volume, or speak less.

  • 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.

  • Navigating Behavior Guide

    Guide that explains underlying causes of behavior, importance of interpreting behavior as communication, and strategies for addressing challenging behaviors.

  • Divorce: Helping a Person with Down Syndrome Through the Change

    Article with strategies for supporting a person with Down syndrome through changes and feelings that may occur when their parents get divorced.

  • Coping with Divorce: A Visual Story

    Visual story about parents getting divorced, how it might make us feel, and what we can do to cope.

  • Webinars on Treatments for Sleep Apnea

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    Webinar that talks about different treatments for sleep apnea and which might be the best for you

  • Osteoporosis and Osteopenia: Low Bone Density

    Article about osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become more brittle and prone to breaking.

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause Treatment in Women with Down Syndrome

    Article about use of hormone replacement therapy for treating menopausal symptoms including risks, benefits, and considerations for women with Down syndrome.

  • Today & Tomorrow: A Guide to Aging with Down Syndrome

    Link to Canadian guide on health of adults with Down syndrome including information about unique aging considerations, dementia, and more.

  • Stories About Period Symptoms

    Visuals that provide an overview of symptoms a woman may experience shortly before or during her period and shares strategies for managing them.

  • Jenny’s Diary: A Resource to Support Conversations about Dementia with People who have an Intellectual Disability

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    Visual story developed to help people with intellectual disabilities understand dementia. Includes resources to support families and caregivers in having conversations about dementia.