Author Debbie Miller joined the podcast today to discuss her life experiences with her sibling Rick.  Debbie has written a memoir called Raising Ricky which can be found at:

https://a.co/d/4ILqLyD (book and audiobook)

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If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.

Dr. Sarah Mann joined the podcast today to discuss foot issues in Down syndrome and the role for supportive shoes and orthotics.  

For more information on the Mann Method Therapy Network: https://www.mannmethodpt.com

If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.

In honor of the 200th episode of the podcast, three very special guests joined the podcast today to share their memories and the impact that their Uncle Das has had on their lives.

Dr. Robyn Filipink, part of our Down Syndrome Center team, joined the podcast to talk about the latest information on Down Syndrome Regression Disorder.  

If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!  Hug that special someone with Down syndrome who you love today!

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If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.

The Executive Director of the National Down Syndrome Congress, Jim Hudson, joined the podcast to talk about the upcoming NDSC Convention and let us know about the important work that the organization is doing.

For more information: NDSC https://www.ndsccenter.org

NDSC Convention Registration https://tools.eventpower.com/reg/index/85y7aP2xy5

NDSC Policy and Advocacy https://www.ndsccenter.org/political-advocacy/take-action-stay-informed/

If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.

Advocating for your loved one with Down syndrome can sometimes feel overwhelming.  Where do you start?  How do you do it effectively?  Mitch Rothholz and Julie Gerhart-Rothholz joined the podcast today to share their experiences in advocacy, including experiencing their son Evan as he has become a powerful self-advocate himself.

FIND YOUR LEGISLATORCongress:  https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

HELPFUL NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSNDSC:  https://www.ndsccenter.org/political-advocacy/take-action-stay-informed/

NDSC NDAC:  https://www.ndsccenter.org/political-advocacy/national-down-syndrome-advocacy-coalition/ndac-faq/

NDSS:           https://ndss.org/

                       https://ndss.org/ndss-advocacy-alerts

Global DS Foundation:  https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/global-advocacy-elongating-life-improving-health/

The ARC:  https://p2a.co/lRPDZ5C

If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.

Cherese Sandrock (Executive Director) and Greg Coni (Board President) of the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh joined the podcast today to let us know about what's coming up for our local Pittsburgh community in 2025!

Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh (DSAP)https://dsapgh.org https://facebook.com/dsapgh E-mail: ​[email protected] Phone: 412-997-2297

If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and the site hosting for this podcast.

Dr. Susan Fawcett, PhD, RSLP is the Director or Therapy, Behaviour, and Family Support at the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (https://www.dsrf.org/about-us/our-staff/susan-fawcett/).  Dr. Fawcett joined the podcast to discuss mental health and therapy approaches in people with Down syndrome.

For more information: Down Syndrome Resource Foundation https://www.dsrf.org

Adult DS Center https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/resources/?category=Mental%20Health

Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome (book)  https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/mental-wellness-in-adults-with-down-syndrome-2nd-edition/

Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Resources https://padlet.com/DSCBA/mental-health-professional-s-tools-supports-ottzudfzmka3q8n7

Social Thinking  https://www.socialthinking.com/search?searchTerm=gremlin

Dr. Joaquin Espinosa of the Linda Crnic Institute joined the podcast again today to answer a listener question on a recent scientific study published in the prestigious journal of Nature.  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-49781-1.  Listen as he explains what could one day be the future of personalized medicine in Down syndrome.  Will we one day be able to reliably predict which conditions a person with Down syndrome may be more likely to have? For more information on the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/linda-crnic-institute

For more information on the Human Trisome Project: https://www.trisome.org

If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.