T21Mom-A Down Syndrome Podcast

Mary has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Liz Head, Professor, Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of California - Irvine, about research into people with Down syndrome and Alzheimers.    Canadian Clinical Trials United States Clinical Trials

Mary and Ron catch up on how busy they have been over the first part of the summer. Apologies for Ron's mic

Mary talks with Liv Meriano, a Speech & Language Pathologist at the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

Mary talks with Ebonie Shaniece and Corinne Turrini about diagnosis and treatments for Infantile Spasms.

Mary talks with New York Times best selling author and podcast host Heather Avis of The Lucky Few.  HeatherAvis.com The Lucky Few Foundation The Lucky Few Podcast 

Rockin' Mom Amanda Brunning shares her adoption story with Mary.

Mary talks with Daria Kolmiiets about leaving Ukraine for Canada back in 2019 and her experiences in Ukraine as the mother of a special needs child, and more. Donation Link for "The Red Cross For Ukraine" Campaign Donation Link to "Ainsley's Army" for the Run Up For Down Syndrome

Mary has a conversation with Toilet Learning Specialist Dr. Katie Rinald. Blackbird Toileting Website Chummie Bed Wetting Alarm https://toilettraining.thinkific.com/courses/poop-training-101 Poop Training 101 Toilet Training for Everyone Katie's Instagram - Toileting101

Mary talks with Rockin Mom Falon Griffin about the adventure of delivering her daughter at a Chick-Fil-A restaurant.

Mary talks with Dr Gretchen Good about her life in New Zealand, and who has two adopted children with Down syndrome.

Mary talks with Megan Libassi about her birth diagnosis while working overseas, and about her fitness and wellness program designed for Special Needs Moms. https://oxygenfitcoach.click/stayhealthy

In the Series 4 opener Mary and Ron catch up on what's happened over the show's hiatus, and where the new series might go.

Mary and Ron have a chat about how Christmas 2021 is shaping up for them and how they're looking forward to the New Year.

In this last episode of Series 3, Mary and Ron talk about the guests and topics that stood out to each of them through the year, and a brief look ahead to Series 4 starting in late January of 2022.

Mary has a kindred conversation with fellow cookie baker and T21Mom Miranda Klinger. The conversation wanders from baking and work spaces, to the hopes of developing real world skills for their respective daughters.   Instagram @21treatsyqr 21 Treats Contact   21 Treats

Mary has a conversation with Down syndrome community activist Josh Derrick about the multitude of ways he contributes to the community. Josh Derrick Facebook

Mary has an illuminating conversation with Jolene Philo, co-author of "Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities". Different Dream Living Jolene Philo's Blog Book - Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities

Mary chats with Inclusion Specialist Sara Jo Soldvieri about how to talk about inclusion, what it is, and what it looks like. Sara Jo on Facebook

Mary talks with T21Mom Amanda Caffrey, mother of Rosie, about her New Jersey school district's refusal to let Rosie ride the school bus with her brother and care aide. Link to Public Facebook Group "Let Rosie Ride"

Mary talks with Nashville based photographer Stephanie Mullowney who specializes in portraits of children with Down syndrome. Stephanie is also a single mother of a 7 year old daughter with Down syndrome. Paper Dolls Photography Website

Mary talks with Lindsey Strickland, founder of "Worth The Conversation" about sexual abuse in the Down syndrome community. They discuss tips on prevention, how to talk with your kids about it, and recognizing the signs of abuse.   Worth The Conversation Website

Mary talks with Dr. Brian Skotko, founder of the Down Syndrome Clinic To You (DSC2U). DSC2U is a groundbreaking web portal for information and consultations on Down Syndrome. DSC2U Website

Mary talks with Ella Cullen, author of "Breastfeeding and Down Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide for Mothers and Medical Professionals", and founder of Julia's Way a resource group for mother's of children with Down syndrome who are having difficulty breastfeeding. Joining the discussion are Jill Rabin, a certified lactation consultant and Rachel Murphy, a mother who has succesfully used the techniq...

Mary interviews Lauren Costabile. Lauren is the founder of Hearts Of Joy International, an organization that arranges heart surgeries for children with Down syndrome in less developed countries. Hearts Of Joy International

Mary has a conversation with inspirational16 year old Reilly Cate who runs a non-profit that delivers gift baskets to families who have adopted children with Down syndrome The Trium Tribe