Article with suggestions for finding therapists, psychiatrists, or other mental health professionals with experience working with individuals with Down syndrome.
Article explaining the functions of vitamin B12 and folate in the body, differences in people with Down syndrome, and implications of these differences.
Recording of a webinar about changes individuals with Down syndrome experience during puberty. Resources for teaching about a range of puberty topics are provided.
Comprehensive list of sexuality education materials – articles, visuals, videos, curricula, and books – adapted for people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.
Lifestyle Medicine for Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome
Article about health promotion, including the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine – nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, and risky substance avoidance.
Article about nutrition and healthy eating – one of the pillars of lifestyle medicine – and supporting individuals with Down syndrome in making healthy choices.
Article about risky substance avoidance – one of the pillars of lifestyle medicine – and supporting individuals with Down syndrome in making healthy choices.
