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  • Bereavement Booklet for Families

    Booklet for families and caregivers about supporting a person with Down syndrome who is grieving.

  • Fatigue in People with Down Syndrome

    Article that explores common causes of fatigue in people with Down syndrome, including medical, psychological, and lifestyle factors, and offers strategies for improving energy levels.

  • Constipation in People with Down Syndrome

    Article that provides an overview of constipation including why it is more common in people with Down syndrome and how to prevent and treat it.

  • Dysphagia (Swallowing Problems) in People with Down Syndrome

    Article about swallowing in people with Down syndrome, including why swallowing problems can occur, complications, and prevention and treatment strategies.

  • Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)

    Article that explains a mental health condition characterized by frequent and irresistible urges to pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or body areas.

  • Possible Causes of Hair Loss

    Article that outlines types of hair loss and common medical, nutritional, and hormonal reasons for hair loss in people with Down syndrome.

  • Adapting Activities for Older Adults with Down Syndrome Webinar Recording

    Recording of a webinar with strategies for modifying or adapting daily activities for the safety of aging adults with Down syndrome and their caregivers.

  • Pain in People with Down Syndrome

    Article that describes how pain may present differently in people with Down syndrome and offers guidance for recognizing signs and seeking appropriate care.

  • Sleep Apnea in People with Down Syndrome

    Article that provides an overview of sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome including why it is more common, screening recommendations, diagnosis, and treatments.

  • Syncope (Fainting) in People with Down Syndrome

    Article that describes why fainting may be more common in people with Down syndrome and discusses possible causes of fainting.

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors: Promoting Independence or Cause for Concern? Webinar Recording

    Recording of a webinar about repetitive behaviors in people with Down syndrome (such as the “groove”) and determining whether they are functional or problematic.

  • A Change in Behavior in a Person with Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease

    Article that describes changes in behavior that may occur in a person with Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, possible causes, and strategies to address them.