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down syndrome and autism

yakisoba
  • By yakisoba · Posted August 1, 2009
  • In Local community services · 0 replies
  • my son is 5 and has DS he is showing some autistic behaviors as the special school say,for me seems that he is just boring there.. .what is the best way to find out if he also has autism?I live in florida ...

"Building Bridges for Down Syndrome” 4th Biennial Research & Awareness Co

KristyColvin
  • By KristyColvin · Posted June 12, 2009
  • In Local community services · 2 replies
  • June 10, 2009 - Parents of children with Down syndrome (DS) are universally concerned about the wellbeing of their child’s health, future, and ability to connect with other DS families. The Down Syndrome ...

AIA in Washington

GENAMITCH

Omega 3

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Great resources for parents AND healthcare providers re prenatal diagnosis

Yukyuk
  • By Yukyuk · Posted October 18, 2008
  • In Pregnancy diagnosis · 0 replies
  • If you haven't come across these resources yet, they are EXCELLENT and would be a great alternative for local DS groups (instead of creating their own--at great time and expense) http://www.canisterco.com ...

Young adults/High School participation

Amymdmom
  • By Amymdmom · Posted September 15, 2008
  • In High school and young adulthood · 2 replies
  • Why do some many young adults and high school aged kids stop participating with the social activities and other planned events with our local ds group ...

Omega 3 Benefits

Amymdmom
  • By Amymdmom · Posted September 15, 2008
  • In Health issues · 0 replies
  • Has anyone else tried giving their child fish oil? Have you noticed any differences or benefits ...

Do all kids with Ds need orthotics?

Amymdmom
  • By Amymdmom · Posted September 15, 2008
  • In Therapies · 2 replies
  • Several PT's have recently said that all kids with Ds need some form of shoe orthosis because of low muscle tone, yet you always hear about parents who have no idea what orthotics are. What has your PT/Orthotics ...

Is Orofacial Myology just another form of Oral Motor therapy?

Amymdmom
  • By Amymdmom · Posted September 15, 2008
  • In Therapies · 0 replies
  • There are not a lot of SLP's who have heard of this...The website. www.iaom.com does not list many either. Is this just a "new" way to do oral motor therapy ...

Suggestions for a successful Buddy Walk!

Amymdmom
  • By Amymdmom · Posted September 15, 2008
  • In Fundraising and advocacy · 0 replies
  • Any thoughts on picking a location, what "other attractions" should be involved, advertising, utilizing donation tools/pages and how to attract volunteers ...

Buddy Walks 2008

Yukyuk
  • By Yukyuk · Posted September 15, 2008
  • In Fundraising and advocacy · 0 replies
  • How are your Buddy Walk plans, if any, going? Our walk is scheduled for Oct. 4 and we can definitely see an economic impact already (for bad, not for good ...

Insurance coverage for kids with autism and other developmtl disabilities?

Yukyuk
  • By Yukyuk · Posted September 15, 2008
  • In Fundraising and advocacy · 0 replies
  • Have any of you in mid-Atlantic region had experience this year with your individual legislative groups looking at or passing bills to mandate private insurance coverage for children with autism? Here ...

Alternative supplements/gingko

Yukyuk
  • By Yukyuk · Posted September 15, 2008
  • In Health issues · 0 replies
  • I know a lot of families who want to know if I have ever used supplements (natural, vitamins, etc) with my son. The answer is no, but I think it's important families find what works best for THEIR families ...

What info/support is given?

eod94
  • By eod94 · Posted September 14, 2008
  • In New parents · 1 reply
  • What information/support does your organization provide to new parents ...

Fun ideas for learning

eod94
  • By eod94 · Posted September 14, 2008
  • In Pre-school years · 2 replies
  • I would love to have some ideas on fun and creative ideas for preschool topics. My little one is 4 and does not like anything to do with a pencil or crayons. She will paint for 2 seconds and then is off ...

BUDDY WALK

GENAMITCH
  • By GENAMITCH · Posted September 12, 2008
  • In Local community services · 0 replies
  • I was curious what everyone thought about the BUddy Walk and how it can best support a community and promote awareness? Also, how do other groups get members to fundraise to the maximum ...

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