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November
News for You!
Down Syndrome Innovations offers services and supports at every age and stage to help your little one grow and thrive. This monthly newsletter is created for you and your family!
This event is complimentary / FREE for our families, due to the generosity of our donors!
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE/S: New / Expectant Parents & Extended Family Gatherings in 2022
Pencil in these dates for the New Year! These gatherings are a chance to enjoy a morning with other parents and extended family for an opportunity to connect; ask questions; share success stories and fears; gain resources and more! They take place on Saturday mornings from 9 - 11 am. Childcare will be provided!
2022 Schedule:
- February 5th, 2022
- May 7th, 2022
- August 6th, 2022
- November 5th, 2022
Registration coming soon!
Check Out the Down Syndrome Healthcare Guidelines
Have you downloaded a copy of the American Academy of Pediatrics Down Syndrome Healthcare guidelines from our website?
It’s a great resource to share with your doctor and to keep in your child’s medical records to ensure you child continues to grow and thrive. Read it here >>
We also have a handful of other helpful resources on our website here >>
Fighting the Flu this Holiday Season
With all the news about COVID-19 out there, don't forget it's also Flu Season! Studies have shown that individuals with chronic medical conditions, including neurologic and cardiac conditions, are at increased risk for complications if they get sick with influenza. For this reason, individuals with Down syndrome are likely to be at higher risk for influenza-related complications.
Learn more and download a helpful fact sheet from the National Down Syndrome Society here >>
Useful Books About Down Syndrome
Are you looking for a helpful way to explain Down syndrome to friends and/or family members? There are many great books that help explain Down syndrome by highlighting some of the areas they are similar and identifying areas where a child with Down syndrome might need extra support.
Here are a few books families have recommended to us:
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