New moms of children with Down syndrome ages 0-18 months are invited to join us for a virtual group hosted by Mary-Frances Garber, CGC.
Please email Sarah Cullen at scullen@mdsc.org to request Zoom registration link.
*Note: Priority will be given to moms who have not participated in a New Moms Group before, but anyone interested is encouraged to email Sarah – space is limited
Does your teen or adult loved one with Down syndrome also have a mental health diagnosis such as Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or Bipolar Disorder? Often these illnesses bring on a change in daily living skills, mood, or interest in activities once enjoyed. Seeing these changes and regression in your loved one can be very difficult.
Please note that individualized psychiatric treatment will not be provided at this meeting. This meeting is meant to serve as a venue for families with loved ones with Down syndrome and mental health concerns so that they may obtain mutual support with professional supervision.
Please email mentalhealth@mdsc.org to register or for more information.
Join the 21 Shades group, an inclusive support group for all families of African heritage in Massachusetts who love someone with Down Syndrome, for a monthly meetup. The group meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 7-8 pm. Monthly support meetings consist of check-ins, topic specific educational workshops, and social activities to engage families. For more information please email Jessica at javila@mdsc.org.
Teens and young adults ages 13-22 are invited to join us on Zoom for Let’s Cook! This month we’ll be preparing banana sushi – a sweet and healthy dessert that can be prepared with toppings of your choice!
Free to attend!
Find the Banana Sushi Recipe Here!
Parents and caregivers of young adults and adult children with Down syndrome are invited to join us for an opportunity to hear from one another, share resources, and form connections. Whether you’d like to come and learn, educate, or just meet other families who may be able to relate to some of your joys or challenges you’re facing – hop on and engage in the conversation, because parents truly know best.
Free to attend
Adults ages 20+ are invited to join us on Zoom to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. We’ll make breathing sticks, discuss calming and stress management techniques, and learn about different foods that might impact your mood!
Register by Friday, May 13th to receive craft supplies in the mail.
Free to attend!
The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection convene its regular Zoom chat the last Tuesday of every month. The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families who recently got an autism diagnosis, to join them. To be added to the invitation list, please contact Jeanne Doherty at jdoherty@mdsc.org.
Teens and adults ages ages 13+ are invited to join us in Wakefield to meet the the First Technology Challenge Team, learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and to check out some of their recent projects. Participants will have the opportunity to test out their latest robot and play a new game they’ve created!
Please note this is not a drop off event. Parents and/or caregivers are kindly asked to stay for the duration of the event.
Free to attend
*This event has been changed from 4:00pm to 5:00pm*
New moms of children with Down syndrome ages 0-18 months are invited to join us for a virtual group hosted by Mary-Frances Garber, CGC.
Please email Sarah Cullen at scullen@mdsc.org to request Zoom registration link.
*Note: Priority will be given to moms who have not participated in a New Moms Group before, but anyone interested is encouraged to email Sarah – space is limited
