Childhood (0-12)

Inclusion: Lifelong Choices Each Family Should Consider

To be honest, "inclusion" was always a sensitive word for us. Sure, as new parents of a beautiful daughter with Down syndrome, we had...

Independence Resources for Adults with Down syndrome

It's never too early...or too late...to plan Through the Beyond Down Syndrome blogs over the last 18 months, we've covered a wide variety...

Overcoming Down Syndrome Plateaus

What to do when your adult with Down syndrome feels sluggish We all plateau at times. We get kinda sluggish, stuck in a rut, losing some...

7 Steps That Can Make a Difference Now

Understanding the Spectrum of Down Syndrome and What We Can Do Now Including Gwendolyn performing "I Am Beautiful" in commemoration of DS...

It's Never Too Early to Prepare for Independence

4 Tips for New Parents For new parents, independence for their child with Down syndrome may seem like only a distant dream. It is so far...

This Just Can't Wait - Resources Due You

Too many people are unaware of all the financial resources available Every time I talk to parents (or guardians) at my daughter's school...

What Does Independence Mean To You?

Planning Futures with our Adults with Down syndrome Earlier this year, I shared how our kids' dreams should be ours. This website is...

What Goes on in Their Head?

Adults with Down syndrome often drop subtle clues to their thoughts & dreams #Downsyndrome #Habits #UPLiftingGuidebookProject...

Their Dream Should be Our Dream

In Search of Independence for Adults with Down syndrome We all want our independence. It's a natural human drive. A recent study showed...