Each month, we offer a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down syndrome, co-moderated by Jill Rabin, SLP, IBCLC and Rachel Murphy, RN, IBCLC mother of breastfed child with Down syndrome. Come share about your journey, meet other mothers, and ask any questions you may have! Common topics include sleepiness, weight gain, NICU stay, getting back to breast, breastfeeding with cardiac or other conditions or surgeries. Please note time zone and adjust accordingly.
We may occasionally welcome medical students who are interested in gaining information and insight about breastfeeding babies with Down syndrome to benefit their knowledge and practice.
To ensure the respectful space of expectant and new moms, we ask that you find a private space for this meeting and please note that dads/male partners are not allowed to participate. We hope you appreciate the sensitivities and safe space we provide. We look forward to meeting you!
The group is free, but advanced registration is required.
This group typically meets the first Thursday of each month, but exact dates show when you register below! You will be sent a Zoom link for each session you register for.
This presentation will use the developmental progression of skills as an outline for supporting children and young adults with Down syndrome with developing independence with their activities of daily living. We will discuss sensory processing as the foundation for all skill development, building on this to learn about how gross and fine motor skills are established, to be followed by the more complex self-care and life skills. Strategies for supporting accessibility and function within each of these stages will be considered, with the goal of providing supporters and caregivers with practical tools to support the needs of their loved ones and supported individuals with Down syndrome.
Presented by: Arianna Coles, M.OT, Registered Occupational Therapist
Arianna is a graduate of the Master of Occupational Therapy program at the University of British Columbia. Prior to this, Arianna worked as a Community Living Counselor for 6 years, where she discovered her passion for working with individuals with varying abilities and diagnoses. This inspired her to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. Arianna values collaborating with those she works with in order to discover what is meaningful to them and working to support her clients to achieve their goals in a fun and engaging way. She has worked at the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation for almost 4 years, and takes a special interest in such areas as executive functioning, mental wellness, and aging in Down syndrome.
Register here: https://mdsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_47lbTC9OTwmmKlgOw0XT-A
If you register but are unable to join us live, you will receive a recording.
Join us at our next New Family Social on Saturday, January 13! It is drop-in anytime between 10 – 12 in the lower level of our office building at 20 Burlington Mall Rd, Burlington, MA and we will have bagels, fruit and coffee/tea. Siblings and grandparents welcome as well. New Family Socials are an informal fun way to meet other families and feel more supported and connected!
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER!
If you or anyone in your family is not feeling well, we ask that you stay home to ensure a safe, healthy environment for our families!
We are excited to invite you to a private Jam Time party at their Maynard location on Sunday, January 21 from 12 – 1:30.
We will have pizza, beverages and snacks! This event is for 4 – 12 year olds and is a fun, safe space to meet other families and connect. Everyone must wear SOCKS!
The event is free for one parent/caretaker and your child with DS. Cost is $8 per sibling (which can be paid at Jam Time the day of the event)
Please RSVP!
Address:
Victory Plaza, 86 Powder Mill Rd, Maynard, MA 01754
We hope to see you there!
Any questions, please reach out to MDSC Family Support Director, Sarah Cullen at scullen@mdsc.org
Each month, we offer a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down syndrome, co-moderated by Jill Rabin, SLP, IBCLC and Rachel Murphy, RN, IBCLC mother of breastfed child with Down syndrome. Come share about your journey, meet other mothers, and ask any questions you may have! Common topics include sleepiness, weight gain, NICU stay, getting back to breast, breastfeeding with cardiac or other conditions or surgeries. Please note time zone and adjust accordingly.
We may occasionally welcome medical students who are interested in gaining information and insight about breastfeeding babies with Down syndrome to benefit their knowledge and practice.
To ensure the respectful space of expectant and new moms, we ask that you find a private space for this meeting and please note that dads/male partners are not allowed to participate. We hope you appreciate the sensitivities and safe space we provide. We look forward to meeting you!
The group is free, but advanced registration is required.
This group typically meets the first Thursday of each month, but exact dates show when you register below! You will be sent a Zoom link for each session you register for.
We’re thrilled to be partnering with Bentley Best Buddies to host a Winter Wonderland Dance for MDSC adults ages 20+! Throw on your sparkliest dress, favorite blue or white top, or even your Olaf costume, and join us for a night of dancing, games, socializing, snacks, and FUN! It’s chilly outside and the dance floor is a GREAT place to warm up!
*Please note, this is a drop off event. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay if preferred.
Register for Winter Wonderland Dance!
Join us for a fun family meet-up at Cardinal Cushing Gym Saturday, February 3rd from 3pm – 5pm.
DIRECTIONS:
Use the entrance not designated for the shops/café.
Drive straight up and veer slightly left.
The gymnasium is to the left of the main campus building which has large pillars out front.
Parking is available out front and to the side of the gymnasium.
If you’d like to RSVP or have any questions, please contact Cara at ssdsplaygroup@gmail.com or 617-460-0028.
This event has been RESCHEDULED for Sunday, February 4th. We look forward to seeing you all next month!
Individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, families and friends are invited to join us for our second annual Ice Skating at MarketStreet Lynnfield Event!
Free to Attend!
Skates, snacks & drinks included!
During the event, snacks and drinks will be served in the warming tent for skaters who work up an appetite or for anyone who wants a break from the cold!
A limited number of staff and volunteers will be present to assist skaters and skate assists will also be available for beginners.
*Helmets will not be provided, but are highly recommended for all skaters!* (it could be a bike helmet, motorcycle helmet, equestrian helmet – anything to protect the noggin!)
Please note this is NOT a drop off event. Parents and/or caregivers are required to stay for the duration of this event.
Register for Ice Skating at MarketStreet Lynnfield!
Valentine’s Day is about bringing happiness and warmth to your heart! Come celebrate the holiday with an evening of dancing, socializing, and themed activities with Mansfield High School Best Buddies – the largest Best Buddies chapter in Massachusetts! Snacks and drinks will be served, but please plan to have dinner before or after the event.
*Please note, this is a drop off event. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay if preferred.
Each month, we offer a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down syndrome, co-moderated by Jill Rabin, SLP, IBCLC and Rachel Murphy, RN, IBCLC mother of breastfed child with Down syndrome. Come share about your journey, meet other mothers, and ask any questions you may have! Common topics include sleepiness, weight gain, NICU stay, getting back to breast, breastfeeding with cardiac or other conditions or surgeries. Please note time zone and adjust accordingly.
We may occasionally welcome medical students who are interested in gaining information and insight about breastfeeding babies with Down syndrome to benefit their knowledge and practice.
To ensure the respectful space of expectant and new moms, we ask that you find a private space for this meeting and please note that dads/male partners are not allowed to participate. We hope you appreciate the sensitivities and safe space we provide. We look forward to meeting you!
The group is free, but advanced registration is required.
This group typically meets the first Thursday of each month, but exact dates show when you register below! You will be sent a Zoom link for each session you register for.
