This past weekend April (22), Jake (18), and Sam (13) were in the NE supplement to the Cincinnati Enquirer: Each week they participate in ballroom dancing at the A-Marika Dance Company in Sharonville, OH. Look out Tom Burgeron!
Tag: Family involvement
Do you ever worry, “Am I doing enough?”
If you are a parent (period) then you will worry at some point, "Am I doing the right thing about ________?" Worries may compound when you add a diagnosis, any diagnosis, to the mix. And frankly, sometimes therapists make parents worry MORE. (Sorry!) Some questions you might ask are: Am I using the right cup? Should… Continue reading Do you ever worry, “Am I doing enough?”
Writing your own stories… for communication and behavior success: Part II
I've had many requests for sample social stories. Thank you! Unfortunately, I can't legally post the ones I use in clinic as they contain patient photos. So, I've created one with my sons and linked it here: I use safe hands. In addition, I wanted to let you all know about another social language resource, Picture… Continue reading Writing your own stories… for communication and behavior success: Part II
Therapy Thursdays: Apps for children with Down syndrome
We have entered a very exciting age of technology. Gone are the days of mix tapes, car phones, and VHS recordings of our favorite shows...In are mp3 files, smart phones, and TiVo. I remember when April was in speech therapy at school she was given token rewards for practicing speech sounds. When I have children… Continue reading Therapy Thursdays: Apps for children with Down syndrome
Are you ready for the Buddy Walk Cincinnati?
Please join us on Saturday, September 11th for the DSAGC's Buddy Walk. I will be walking with the Thomas Center for Down Syndrome's team. If you don't have a team please feel free to join ours!