Don't miss out on our services, supports, education, events and more! No images? Click here ![]() ![]() May News for You! Down Syndrome Innovations offers services and supports at every age and stage to help your child grow and thrive. This monthly newsletter is created for you and your family! ![]() ![]() ![]() Registration Now Open for Summer Playgroups! Join us for our playgroups that take place on Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, beginning June 14th! Please note: this service is donor-funded / free for our families, due to the generous support of our donors, grantors, and community partners! ![]() Join Us for Our Next Playgroup Tuesday, May 23rd ![]() Down Syndrome Innovations is partnering with Wonderscope to offer play time for young children with Down syndrome (ages 2-6 year olds) in a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the mission is to spark a lifelong love of learning through the universal and uniting power of play. There is a cap for this event of 50 people: 25 adults and 25 children. The fee is donor-funded/free for one parent and a child with Down syndrome. *PLEASE NOTE: As Wonderscope doesn’t offer group events in the evenings or on weekends, we are in the process of exploring other venues to accommodate families with availability only in the evenings and on weekends! Stay tuned! Please note: this service is donor-funded / free for our families, due to the generous support of our donors, grantors, and community partners! ![]() ![]() Registration Now Open for Summer Young Athletes! (Ages 4 - 7) In partnership with Special Olympics, Young Athletes is designed to promote the development of an active lifestyle through play for children. Self-advocates will engage in a variety of activities and games alongside their peers targeted towards gross motor and social skill development. The first and final sessions are required. Schedule:
![]() ![]() ![]() Join Us for TWO Opportunities to Learn About Potty Training this Summer! Join the Down Syndrome Innovations Therapy Team to learn how the developmental domains and learning characteristics of Down syndrome can influence potty training. Our Therapy Team will identify general evidence-based potty-training strategies and discuss alternative strategies that can be individualized to meet each family’s needs. ![]() Practice, Practice, PRACTICE! 7/15, 7/18 & 7/20 Whether you have just started the potty-training journey or if you have experienced a few bumps in the road, you are invited to join the Pathways team for our very first Potty Party! The team will create natural opportunities for promoting skills needed for toileting success including dressing skills, language concepts, recognizing body sensations, and wiping. ![]() Have You Scheduled Your Complimentary Therapeutic Consultations? ![]() ![]() WE HEARD YOU, so we are launching a dual-diagnosis support group! The DS-ASD Connection is a virtual gathering of caregivers to discuss resources, strategies, community supports, and challenges related to a child or adult’s current or potential dual-diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. This group is facilitated by Down Syndrome Innovations staff, and we
will occasionally invite special guests with expertise in this area. This is a complimentary caregiver education opportunity, provided in addition to the individualized services we provide directly for individuals with DS-ASD for the purpose of skill-development, improving self-regulation and behavior, and increasing independence. Please note: these support groups are donor-funded / free for our families, due to the generous support of our donors, grantors, and community partners! ![]() Summer Celebration at Saturday, June 10th Grab your family and friends and join us for Summer Celebration! Stop by any time between 9:30 and 11:30 am to enjoy fun activities, vendors, food, and more! This is a great opportunity to connect with other families, meet our staff, and have fun in a safe and inclusive environment! This event is donor-funded / FREE for participants, but please make sure to RSVP so that we may have adequate accommodations! ![]() For the MOST UP TO DATE services & events, Have you “connected” with us yet? We encourage you to fill out our contact form TODAY, so that we may contact you about services and supports that are appropriate for your loved one! |