…1997 issue of Disability Solutions, this article on self-talk by Dennis McGuire, PhD., Brian A. Chicoine, MD., and Elaine Greenbaum, PhD. remains relevant. Source: Advocate Health, Adult Down syndrome Center…
…lines. Contact Your MA Legislators Contact the Government Affairs Committee The primary vehicle for the MDSC’s public policy initiatives is our Government Affairs Committee. The Committee works with the MDSC…
Getting Ready for Healthcare at a the Age of Majority, a tip sheet from the Center for Parent Information & Resources, goes over steps that parents and others (teachers, transition…
…Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center CDDER was created in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. The intended audience is caregivers, families, direct support professionals, residential managers, and service coordinators….
A fact sheet from Peak Parent Center describing accommodations and modifications, which are important tools for a child to successfully accomplish Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives and participate…
…syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition. Approximately one in every 770 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome – about 5,200 each year Down syndrome…
The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials at CAST provides an overview on how to access and understand accessible materials to support learning, depending a persons role (i.e.Family or Caregiver,…
This interactive brief from the TIES Center explains how to design and implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports that are accessible to ALL students….
This interactive brief from the TIES Center explains the importance of communication supports (i.e. AAC) to support meaningful engagement in both academic and social opportunities….
This interactive brief from the TIES Center provides an overview of the role of paraprofessionals in an inclusive classroom….
