Looking for simple ways to support your child’s growth this summer?
In this episode, we share fun, low-stress ideas to build reading skills, boost social development, and encourage positive behavior—all tailored for children with Down syndrome. Perfect for families who want to make the most of summer, one joyful moment at a time. 

This episode we tackle a prevalent myth head-on: the idea that children with Down Syndrome have limits when it comes to learning to read.  Luvy Jenkins joins us in this episode as we discuss effective reading instruction and the upcoming DSACT Summer Reading Program.

In today's episode we welcome Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy (NDSS) & Anna Fedewa, Manager of Federal Government Relations (NDSS) as we talk about celebrating World Down Syndrome Day and the importance of spreading awareness and inclusivity.

Join us as we go over a quick overview on behavior, the ABCs of behavior, and the four main functions of behavior. For this episode, instead of welcoming a special guest, our host Luvy Jenkins will guide you through this important topic.

For this episode, we meet with Jack Shepherd, a member of DSACT. As a self-advocate, Jack shares his experience on going away to college and finding a job doing what he is most passionate about.

Jessica Kuss, from the National Down Syndrome Society joins us to go over the learning profile of students with Down syndrome. She also goes into detail on different strategies educators can implement in their classrooms to promote participation and inclusion. 

In this month's episode we talk to Marissa Nall, a DSACT Educator of the Year recipient. Her passion for teaching and inclusion is obvious as she discusses the importance of inclusion, how she creates an inclusive environment in her classroom,  how she communicates with families, how she gets support from administration, how to help your child transition into a new school year, and how as a parent, you can help support your child's teachers. Listening to this episode is a perfect way to get you thinking about the beginning of the school year!

For our newest episode, we are excited to welcome Sarah Sweeney, a pediatric occupational therapist. In this episode, Sarah provides numerous strategies and activities that can be implemented both at school and at home to enhance your child's physical, sensory, and cognitive development.  Additionally, Sarah goes into detail as to why these areas of development are important and how occupational therapy can help.

We are excited to welcome Jackie Borrego as our guest speaker. Jackie is a past Special Education teacher who is now close to being an LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology) in the Fall. In this episode, Jackie will go into detail on the roles and responsibilities of an LSSP.  She will also share her perspective on school evaluations and ARD meetings. She is here to help you better understand and feel more comfortable during the evaluation process.

For our first ever podcast episode, we are excited to welcome Meg Bethune, M.Ed. as our guest speaker. She will talk all about play and why learning through play is a great way to enhance your child's development. 

Visit megbethune.com for more information on child development, play, conscious discipline, and more.