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June 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!
This monthly newsletter is created for you and your family!
Thank You for Celebrating With Us
at our 38th Birthday Bash!
Join Us for Open Playground Hours Every Tuesday in June!
Gather with other families every Tuesday from 4 - 4:45 pm to connect and have a safe and loving place to play! Down Syndrome Innovations staff will be available to support families and provide cold refreshments. No registration required, just drop by!
Our Summer Playgroups begin THIS WEEK!
Summer Playgroups are designed to promote development and learning for children with Down syndrome. Created by our Pathways Therapy Team, our Playgroups feature activities that help children learn through play and exploration!
Summer Schedule:
- Wednesdays (5:00 - 6:00 pm): June 29th, July 13th, July 20th & July 27th
- Fridays (8:30 - 9:30 am): July 15th, 22nd & 29th
Due to the generous support of our donors, these events are complimentary / free for our families.
Down Syndrome Innovations has a team of licensed therapists to support the lifespan journey of your child!
In fact, our Pathways team includes an occupational therapist (OT), a speech-language pathologist (SLP), and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
We have complimentary "Caregiver Consultations," if you have questions or concerns about your child’s development.
Fill out our interest form here >> and a member of our team will reach out to you!
A Great Way to Communicate: "All About Me" Booklet
Is your child starting in a new classroom, summer camp, or getting support from a babysitter or nanny?
We encourage you to consider using our "All About Me" booklet to set your child up for success across all environments!
Megan DeBoom, BCBA, LBA
Director of Therapeutic Services,
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Gather Your "Dream Team" at the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk!
Join us for the largest, annual gathering in the Midwest celebrating people with Down syndrome!
Gather your family, friends, and supporters to recognize and celebrate the “Dream Team” of people, who are walking alongside your family on this journey!
A support team, even beyond family, is so critical for your loved one’s success at all stages of life. Here is your chance to create a tradition that brings your “Dream Team” together once a year to lift up your loved one and those who have helped along the way!
During Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October, we will host two Step Up Walks!
KC Step Up Walk: Sat, Oct. 22nd
Arrowhead Stadium, KC
Central Mo Step Up Walk: Sat, Oct. 8th
Stankowski Field: Mizzou, Columbia, MO
This is a tradition with memories that will last a lifetime!
Growing and Learning to Better Serve Your Family!
Recently, staff from the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) trained our Lifespan Service Team about visual challenges experienced by people with Down syndrome.
“Visual challenges are common with people with Down syndrome, so we encourage families to access a functional visual evaluations for their child," explains Sarah Mai, OTR/L, Vice President of Lifespan Services at Down Syndrome Innovations. "The Down Syndrome Innovations’ Lifespan Service Team, in collaboration with CCVI, can assist with strategies to support any visual challenges discovered in the assessment process."
To learn more, contact Grace Hunter, Family and Outreach Coordinator.
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!
