There is so much to look forward to this spring!
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April 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!
Join Us for our 38th Birthday Bash on Saturday, June 11th!
Grab your family and friends and join us for our 38th Birthday Bash as we recognize nearly 4 decades of our mission dedicated to people with Down syndrome! That’s definitely a reason to celebrate!
Stop by any time between 9:30 and 11:30 am to enjoy birthday cake, fun activities, playing on our new, adaptive playground, photo ops…and more! Be sure to RSVP, so that we may plan for appropriate accommodations!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Mark Your Calendars!
The 2022 KC Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
is on Saturday, October 15th!
This year will be an epic event with all kinds of new activities, specifically tailored to your loved one's age range! Let's get excited!
REGISTRATION COMING SOON,
so stay tuned!
Join Us for Spring Playgroups!
(In Person / Therapeutic Playgroups)
Spring Playgroups kicked off last week! These groups 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!
This spring, we are offering two different sessions:
- Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Fridays from 8:30 - 9:30 am
Fee: this service is complimentary / FREE for our families, due to the generosity of our donors/grantors.
April is World Autism Month!
Why does that matter? Because approximately 16-18% of people with Down syndrome also have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (Richards et al., 2015).
Read more about Down syndrome and Autism here >>
A MESSAGE FROM THE DOWN SYNDROME INNOVATIONS TEAM:
"Down Syndrome Innovations embraces every family’s strengths and challenges. Members of our Lifespan Services Team have experience using evidence-based practices with individuals, who have a variety of diagnoses including Down syndrome and autism," shares Megan DeBoom, Director of Therapeutic Services.
Megan DeBoom, BCBA, LBA
Director of Therapeutic Services,
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
"We are dedicated to providing support to all self-advocates and their families, every step of the journey," says Megan.
Making Dreams a Reality!
Isaac Fisher, who has been engaged in our Pathways Therapy Services since 2019, recently demonstrated the skills he learned to accomplish something he has been dreaming about!
“Isaac showed off his emotional regulation skills by jumping off the high dive at his local community center pool,” shares Morgan Hodges, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist.
“He previously participated in Pathway’s Ready, Set, Regulate which is focused on building emotional regulation skills. We are so proud of his growth and love seeing it in action! Now, Isaac models those skills in our Pathway’s Social Engagement groups. Go Isaac!”
Pictured: Isaac (age 11) reaching new heights!
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