The LowDOWN Podcast
The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast brings a professional perspective on issues facing individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones.
Hosts Marla Folden and Hina Mahmood of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation welcome North America’s leading Down syndrome experts, parents and self-advocates to cover topics from across the lifespan including health, physical and intellectual development, advocacy, employment and much more.
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Season Ten Episodes
Phonics the Right Way
On Season 10, Episode 5 of Judy Mackenzie O’Halloran gives us the lowdown on teaching phonics to learners with Down syndrome.
Airing October 9, 2024
Why Doesn’t My Kid Talk Yet?
On Season 10, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Marla Folden gives us the lowdown on supporting your child’s speech development.
Airing October 2, 2024
Student Spotlight: Andrew Ge + Alec Macinas
On Season 10, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Andrew Gee and Alec Macinas give us the lowdown on their experiences as students with Down syndrome.
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Down Syndrome in the Era of Climate Change
On Season 10, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Glen Hoos gives us the lowdown on how climate change impacts people with Down syndrome.
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Who Am I? Explaining Down Syndrome to Your Child
On the Season 10 premiere of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Sarah, Craig, and Lynn Shishido give us the lowdown on telling your child that they have Down syndrome.
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Sleep Tight: Troubleshooting Sleep Problems
On the Season 9 finale of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Hina Mahmood gives us the lowdown on trouble shooting sleep problems.
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Martial Artists: Taekwondo and Down Syndrome
On Season 9, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Darryl and Darius Andaya give us the lowdown on taekwondo for people with Down syndrome.
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Fun and Games: The Adventures of a Child Life Specialist
On Season 9, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dawn McKellar gives us the lowdown on her work as a child life specialist.
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Oliver: A Student Spotlight
On Season 9, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Oliver Sutherland gives us the lowdown on life as a young adult with Down syndrome.
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Balancing Act: Endocrinology and Down Syndrome
On Season 9, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Natalie Baldauff gives us the lowdown on endocrinology and Down syndrome.
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The Child Who Never Spoke: 23 ½ Lessons in Fragility
On Season 9, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Christina Nehring gives us the lowdown on her book, The Child Who Never Spoke.
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Informing is Caring: The Information Practices of Canadian Caregivers
On Season 9, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Kim Humes gives us the lowdown on the information practices of Canadian family caregivers.
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Beautiful Brynn: The Mathew-Patel Family Spotlight
On Season 9, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, the Mathew-Patel family gives us the lowdown on life with their daughter Brynn.
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Wise Counsel: Supporting Mental Health in Adults with Down Syndrome
On Season 9, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Abby Rowley and Michele Mattox give us the lowdown on counseling adults with Down syndrome.
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Smashing Stereotypes: A World Down Syndrome Day Special
On the Season 9 premiere of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Cassidy Fraser and Rebecca Reich, along with their teacher Lizzie Carolan, give us the lowdown on Down syndrome stereotypes.
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Showcasing Inclusivity: The Making of Chicken
On the season 8 finale of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Aaron Waddingham, Lucy McNulty, and Emma Pollard give us the lowdown on the making of their award winning film, Chicken.
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Speeding to Success: The Bruneau Family Spotlight
On season 8, episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, the Bruneau family gives us the lowdown on their Down syndrome journey.
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It’s Complicated: When Down Syndrome Meets Autism
On season 8, episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Gradzinski and Dr. Heather Hazlett give us the lowdown on autism and Down syndrome.
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Unlocking Independence: Supports for Adults with Down Syndrome
On season 8, episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Janice Pearson and Glen Hoos give us the lowdown on supports for adults with Down syndrome.
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Grieving Together: Helping People with Down Syndrome Cope with Loss
On season 8, episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Rose Reif gives us the lowdown on helping people with Down syndrome process grief.
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Centre Stage: Improv for People with Down Syndrome
On season 8, episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Liv Meriano and three performers give us the lowdown on improv for people with Down syndrome.
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Epilepsy + Down Syndrome
On Season 8, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Meagen O’Neill and Dr. Nicole Baumer give us the lowdown on epilepsy and Down syndrome.
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Escape Artist: Reining in a Runner
On Season 8, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Sara Peralta and Glen Hoos give us the lowdown on reining in a runner.
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DSC2U: Down Syndrome Clinic to You
On Season 8, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Brian Skotko gives us the lowdown on Down Syndrome Clinic to You. Rabih Haddad provides a parent’s perspective.
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Flourishing Throughout Life: A Student Spotlight
On the Season 8 premiere of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, DSRF Ambassador Danielle Juilfs gives us the lowdown on her busy life as a woman with Down syndrome.
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Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Diverse Families
On the Season 7 finale of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dawn Barclay gives us the lowdown on vacation strategies for diverse families.
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Cutting Through the Red Tape: Medical Advocacy for Down Syndrome Families
On Season 7, episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, medical professional Christina Light gives us the lowdown on medical advocacy for Down syndrome families.
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Currently Adulting: Navigating the Post High School Years
On Season 7, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, two young adults with Down syndrome give us the lowdown on starting adulthood.
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Thinking Clearly About Down Syndrome + Alzheimer’s
On Season 7, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Head gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Keeping Up with Kenzie: The Jameson Family Spotlight
On Season 7, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Katie Jameson gives us the lowdown on life with her daughter Kenzie.
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A Novel Concept: Down Syndrome in Children’s Literature
On Season 7, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, author Melissa Hart gives us the lowdown on portraying characters with Down syndrome in children’s books.
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Centre Stage: Down Syndrome and the Arts
On Season 7, episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Niall McNeil gives us the lowdown on life as an artist with Down syndrome.
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If I Knew Then What I Know Now: A World Down Syndrome Day Special
Today on The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Down syndrome families give us the lowdown on what they wish they knew when they were starting their journeys.
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Disability Without Poverty: The Canada Disability Benefit
On Season 7, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Rabia Kehdr from Disability Without Poverty gives us the lowdown on the Canada Disability Benefit.
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Be Well: Health Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome
On Season 7, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Peter Bulova gives us the lowdown on health care guidelines for adults with Down syndrome.
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Fantasyland: When Imaginations Get Carried Away
On Season 6, Episode 11 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Susan Fawcett and Adrienne Dall’Antonia give us the lowdown on what to do when your child’s imagination gets carried away.
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My Lips are Sealed: Selective Mutism in Down Syndrome
On Season 6, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Rosalind Catchpole gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and selective mutism.
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Baby Talk: Down Syndrome Infant Development
On Season 6, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, infant development specialist Bergen Rosebush gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome infant development.
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New Sensations: Down Syndrome and Sensory Processing
On Season 6, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Hina Mahmood gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and sensory processing.
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Coming to Terms: Down Syndrome and Grief
On Season 6, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Samantha French gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and grief.
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Let’s Get to Work: Down Syndrome Employment
On Season 6, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Jason Konowalchuk and Aja Masters give us the lowdown on finding a job as a person with Down syndrome.
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Growing Up Healthy: Pediatric Healthcare for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome
On Season 6, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Marilyn Bull gives us the lowdown on the new pediatric health care guidelines for children and teens with Down syndrome.
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Let’s Get Physical: Down Syndrome and Physiotherapy
On Season 6, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Sarah Mann gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and physiotherapy.
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Mi bebé (My Baby): The Carvajal Family Spotlight
On Season 6, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Pamela Carvajal gives us the lowdown on raising a child with Down syndrome who has mobility issues.
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Reversing Course: Down Syndrome and Regression
On Season 6, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Santoro and Dr. Eileen Quinn give us the lowdown on Down syndrome and regression, and Cindy Harasen shares her family’s story.
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Lessons Learned: A Down Syndrome Professional Round Table
On Season 6, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, DSRF therapists and teachers give us the lowdown on lessons they’ve learned while working with people with Down syndrome.
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Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support
On Season 5, Episode 11 of The LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, Sara Peralta gives us the lowdown on family-centred positive behaviour support for people with Down syndrome.
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Taking Care of Business: Entrepreneurs with Down Syndrome
On Season 5, Episode 10 of the LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, entrepreneurs with Down syndrome give us the lowdown on starting your own business.
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Growing Together: Sibling Relationships
On Season 5, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, a panel of siblings tells us what it’s like to grow up with a sister or brother with Down syndrome.
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Putting the Pieces Together: Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
On Season 5, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Noemi Spinazzi gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.
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Chapter 21: The Muranko/Alvarez Family Spotlight
On Season 5, Episode 7 of the LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, Starr Muranko gives us the lowdown on raising her son with Down syndrome as an indigenous mother.
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Eye Spy: Vision Therapy for People with Down Syndrome
On Season 5, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Debra Legge gives us the lowdown on vision therapy for people with Down syndrome.
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I Can See Clearly Now: Vision and Down Syndrome
On Season 5, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Ken Nischal gives us the lowdown on vision and Down syndrome.
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From Liquids to Solids: Baby Led Weaning for Infants with Down Syndrome
On Season 5, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Jill Rabin gives us the lowdown on baby led weaning for infants with Down syndrome.
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Sign of the Times: The Benefits of Sign Language
On Season 5, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Carina Hei gives us the lowdown on the benefits of using sign language in her everyday life.
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Growing Older: Down Syndrome, Aging, and Alzheimer’s Disease
On Season 5, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Clo Cottrell and Dr. Nicolas Oreskovic give us the lowdown on Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Inclusion Means: A World Down Syndrome Day Special
On Season 5, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, DSRF’s ambassadors tell us what inclusion means to them.
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Moving On Up: The Transition to Adulthood
On Season 4, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, individuals with Down syndrome and their parents give us the lowdown on transitioning to adulthood.
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Stay Focused: Executive Functioning in People with Down Syndrome
On Season 4, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Deborah Fidler gives us the lowdown on executive functioning in people with Down syndrome.
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Skin Deep: Down Syndrome and Dermatology
On Season 4, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Jillian Rork gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and dermatology.
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Express Yourself: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
On Season 4, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Riley Rosebush and Marie-Elise Marcoux give us the lowdown on AAC communication.
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Where There’s a Will There’s a Way: Estate Planning for Complex Families
On Season 4, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Ken Kramer gives us the lowdown on wills and estate planning for parents of children with Down syndrome.
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Down Syndrome and Sexuality: Your Questions Answered
On Season 4, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Andrea Lee gives us the lowdown on sex and relationships for people with Down syndrome.
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All in a Day’s Work: Employment for People with Down Syndrome
On Season 4, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Scott Fattedad and Corey Worobets give us the lowdown on employment for people with Down syndrome.
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Crystal Clear: Fluency and Stuttering in Individuals with Down Syndrome
On Season 4, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Kate Dixon gives us the lowdown on fluency and stuttering.
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T21 Mom: The Cardle Family Spotlight
On Season 4, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Mary Cardle gives us the lowdown on parenting a child with Down syndrome and autism as a single mother.
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Back to School Special: The Life Skills Class
On Season 4, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Access Teacher Jon Wynn gives us the lowdown on school-based life skills classes.
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Fresh Perspective: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for People with Down Syndrome
On Season 3, Episode 11 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Susan Fawcett gives us the lowdown on behavioural mental health treatment for people with Down syndrome.
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The Parent Coach: Leading Your Child to Success
On Season 3, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Liv Meriano and Danielle McKinney give us the lowdown on the importance of parent coaching.
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A Penny Saved: The Registered Disability Savings Plan
On Season 3, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Laura Mackenrot of Plan Institute gives us the lowdown on RDSP’s.
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IRONMAN: The Chris Nikic Story
On Season 3, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Chris Nikic gives us the lowdown on his journey to becoming the world’s first Ironman with Down syndrome.
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Let’s Eat: Down Syndrome and Nutrition
On Season 3, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dietician Joan Medlen gives us the lowdown on nutrition for people with Down syndrome.
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Gotta Go: Toilet Training Children with Down Syndrome
On Season 3, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Occupational Therapist Hina Mahmood gives us the lowdown on toilet training children with Down syndrome.
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Developing Readers: The ABC’s of Literacy
On Season 3, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Eleanor Stewart and Danielle McKinney give us the lowdown on developing reading skills in learners with Down syndrome.
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The Right Fit: Medical Equipment Adherence
On Season 3, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Lina Patel gives us the lowdown on helping people with Down syndrome use medical equipment.
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Extreme Parenting: The Hoos Family Spotlight
On Season 3, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Glen and Christie Hoos give us the lowdown on parenting children with multiple disabilities.
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Feeling Down: Mental Health and Down Syndrome
On Season 3, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Robin Friedlander gives us the lowdown on mental health and Down syndrome.
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CONNECT With Us: A World Down Syndrome Day Panel
On Season 3, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, DSRF’s Ambassadors take your questions and give us the lowdown on World Down Syndrome Day, and how they stay connected to their community.
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Inclusive Education: The Next Step
On Season 2, Episode 12 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Shelley Moore gives us the lowdown on inclusive education.
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Good Night: Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Routines
On Season 2, Episode 11 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Katie Frank gives us the lowdown on sleep hygiene and sleep routines for individuals with Down syndrome.
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Let’s Eat: Feeding Issues in Children with Down Syndrome
On Season 2, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Riley Rosebush gives us the lowdown on feeding issues in young children with Down syndrome.
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Love is Love: Down Syndrome and Sexuality
On Season 2, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Andrea Lee gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and sexuality.
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Dual Diagnosis: The Down Syndrome and Autism Connection
On Season 2, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Liv Meriano gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.
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Here to Help: The School Support Person
On Season 2, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Heather Wall gives us the lowdown on the role of the school support person for students with Down syndrome.
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Healthy Start: Healthcare for Children with Down Syndrome
On Season 2, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Aven Poynter gives us the lowdown on health and preventative healthcare for children with Down syndrome.
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Welcome to the World: The Down Syndrome Diagnosis
On Season 2, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Danielle Gibbons, Founder of Baskets of Love, gives us the lowdown on receiving the Down syndrome diagnosis.
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Sweet Dreams: Down Syndrome and Sleep, Part 2
On Season 2, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Rafael Pelayo gives us the lowdown on sleep issues for people with Down syndrome. (part 2 of 2)
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Sweet Dreams: Down Syndrome and Sleep, Part 1
On Season 2, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Rafael Pelayo gives us the lowdown on sleep issues for people with Down syndrome. (part 1 of 2)
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Learning and Development: Common Questions
On Season 2, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Susan Fawcett gives us the lowdown on learning and development in individuals with Down Syndrome.
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Back to School: COVID Edition
On Season 2, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, author and parent Adelle Purdham gives us the lowdown on going back to school in the time of COVID-19.
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Why Hiring People with Down Syndrome is Good for Business
On Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, disability rights activist Mark Wafer gives us the lowdown on why hiring people with Down syndrome is good for business.
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Early and Higher Level Communication Skills
On Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Speech Language Therapist Jillian Baldwin gives us the lowdown on early and higher level communication skills for people with Down syndrome.
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Thriving in Elementary School
On Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, LSS Teacher Sam Leach gives us the lowdown on how to set kids with Down syndrome up for success in elementary school.
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An Introduction to Occupational Therapy
On Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, DSRF’s Senior OT Hina Mahmood gives us the lowdown on how occupational therapy can help people with Down syndrome.
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Optimizing Physical and Mental Health
On Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Brian Chicoine gives us the lowdown on optimizing physical and mental health for adults with Down syndrome.
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Advocacy and Ableism
On Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, author Sue Robins gives us the lowdown on advocacy and inclusion.
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Learning and Development in Individuals with Down Syndrome
On Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Susan Fawcett gives us the lowdown on learning and development in individuals with Down Syndrome.
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