Sydney's IEP is in a few weeks this is her first full year of preschool. I have a thought, if she isn't reaching most of her goals shouldn't the school supply...
About Special Kids (formerly IPIN) has announced the following trainings: Article 7/Special Education Law - $35 Monday May 14th - 9:30am to 12:30pm at the ASK...
Hello all - My 10 year old son w/ Ds is doing some personal "touching" if you know what I mean. My concern is he doesn't seem to hide to do it and will do in...
I don't think the behavior is related to Ds, but may be a heredity issue or related to alcohol consumption. I have witnessed similar behavior with G's mother...
Julie, DSANI just received a complimentary copy of Terri Couwenhoven's new book, Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about their Bodies, Boundaries, and ...
That would be perfect - that is the book another parent referred me to! I assume we can still get access during the day - anything special we need to do? I...
He should just stop in and let them know he's visiting the DSANI office. The book is on the desk. You might want to send a note to Marsha that you're borrowing...
Is anyone taking part in this study? I know that Laurie Shomo has already called and I plan to call tomorrow for the expanded study. Just wondered who else was...
* Here is an opportunity to purchase tickets for the Walking with Dinosaurs at a discount. For 200 million years the Dinosaurs ruled the earth. Now, they're...
I just came from my 5 year old's IEP. They suggested a special education kindergarten over putting her in general education kindergarten. She had been in...
Elizabeth - Hopefully someone has had some good advice for you. Sorry I can't help. Griffin has been included in inclusive classrooms from the very beginning. ...
Julie: Thanks Julie. I actually have talked with Jenny and it was a great help. We haven't made a decision yet, but we hope to soon! Thanks for replying...
Elizabeth, Just a note that once you choose special ed you have a one in a million chance to go to the regular classroom. Most people will tell you that. Your...
Thought some of you would find this interesting. Julie ... Alzheimer’s disease <http://www.mtuchallengex.org/?p=100> By mental Early-onset AD is also...
Thought some of you might be interested in this Dear Parent, We invite you to participate in an online survey about the positive side of parenting a child with...
Thought some of you might be interested in this. Julie May 30, 2008 Dear Down Syndrome Indiana Family and Friends, I am very excited to announce that the self...
Interesting bill - let's hope something takes shape and helps us with another alternative to saving for our kids futures! Equity for the Disabled Tax-free...
Join me by signing this petition to boycott the upcoming movie "Tropic Thunder" - this movie degrades individuals with cognitive disabilities with the repeated...
Please take 3 minutes of your time to vote on the American Express Member's Project (If you don't have an American Express Card there is a 'guest member' sign...
We are entering the next stage of the Medicaid Waiver process (finally - after almost 11 years on the waiting list!!!!) and I wondered if anyone had questions...
next stage being what, off the list??? Dont tell me its an 11yr wait...ugh!!! Last I heard we were close (spring time) SEE YA at the Buddy Walk! Denise Sydneys...
The Down Syndrome Community Celebrates an Important Victory More Info Congress Passes the Kennedy-Brownback Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions...
I received this from another group I am on and wanted to share it with all of you. My name is Christy and I have a 12 month old son with Ds. I want to share...
Can someone clarify the Rotisserie Chicken at the Buddy Walk for me? I don't remember seeing it in the newsletter and I no longer have it. It is mentioned in...