…are eligible to receive SNAP benefits. Many adults with Down syndrome who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are eligible to receive SNAP. You may apply online or download the paper…
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…from the PACER Center goes over positive behavioral interventions that can be built in to a student’s IEP to reduce challenging behavior and support new behavioral skills. Original source: https://pacer.org/parent/php/php-c215b.pdf…
This article produced by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center provides a condensed version of the scholarly article, 10 Research-Based Tips for Enhancing Literacy Instruction for Students With Intellectual Disability. https://vkc.vumc.org/assets/files/tipsheets/EnhancingLiteracyInstruction.pdf…
…International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Pediatric Speech Pathologist. Preparing to Breastfeed Your Baby with Down Syndrome: A Prenatal Guide Preparing to Breastfeed Your Baby with Down Syndrome: A Guide…
The KellyMom community was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting. “I am the mother of three lovely children, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant…
…planning journey? We hope you’ll find this Introduction to Financial Planning sheet helpful. Special thanks to John Nadworny, former MDSC Board member and Certified Financial Planner, for sharing his insight….
Certified Financial Planner Caleb Harty provides this 2-page overview of different public benefit programs, including: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Medicaid Section 8 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
