Down Syndrome Clinic to You (DSC2U)

Free online resources and information for Primary Care Providers are available through DSC2U at https://www.dsc2u.org/primarycare. These include patient handouts, videos, and suggested web pages on ophthalmology, GI and nutrition, pulmonary,…

Shared Living

website, so we have attached a ‘FAQ for Families’ below provided by Vinfen, a Shared Living provider agency. To find a Shared Living provider near you, Google “Shared Living Massachusetts“….

MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program

The Personal Care Attendance (PCA) Program is a MassHealth program that helps people with permanent or chronic disabilities keep their independence, stay in the community, and manage their own personal…

Home Loan Modification Program

…to apply. Further information on the HLMP process, including identifying a qualified contractor, loan closing, and starting construction, can be found on the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC) website….

Early Intervention Parent Leadership Project

…regarding the needs of families enrolled in Early Intervention and is implemented by parents whose own children have received EI services. The EIPLP website has basic information on the EI…

Transition Planning Form

…of the TPF. The TPF, attached here, can also be found on the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) website in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole and Chinese….

When Down syndrome and Autism Intersect

…one-stop resource offering a thorough examination of the unique profile of a Down Syndrome-Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD) diagnosis and best practices for screening, treatment, and caretaking through the lifespan. https://www.amazon.com/When-Down-Syndrome-Autism-Intersect/dp/1606131605…

7 NEW Research Studies to Help You Win the Fight for Inclusion

…Evolution, Parents, Students, and Teachers’ Guide to Inclusion with information from seven quantitative research studies that show the benefits of including students with disabilities in a general education classroom. https://www.inclusionevolution.com/7-new-research-studies-to-help-you-win-the-fight-for-inclusion/?fbclid=IwAR06gwbw2uNOojYURozk5tR7e1Eqauv04nBCLKMQL5NBuXUXxvOSuBOdHu4…

Accessing Curriculum in Our New Socially-Distanced Normal

…how to find the entry points into the curriculum. We spend a significant amount of time on accommodations and modifications as these are key to a successful educational experience. https://www.youtube.com/embed/YmpDiiTHJkA…