Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast

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The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast brings a professional perspective on issues facing individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones. Hosts Marla Folden and Hina Mahmood of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation welcome North America's leading Down syndrome experts, parents and self-advocates to cover topics from across the lifespan including health, physical and intellectual development, advocacy, employment and much more.

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Episodes

Greatest Hits - Sweet Dreams: Down Syndrome and Sleep, Part 1 08.07.2026 1:08:35

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 11 seasons of The LowDOWN. On Season 2, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Rafael Pelayo gives us the lowdown on sleep issues for people with Down syndrome. (part 1 of 2) Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn...

John’s Crazy Socks 12.11.2025 43:21

On the Season 11 finale of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, John and Mark Cronin give us the lowdown on John’s Crazy Socks. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Facilitated Communication: Navigating the Controversy 05.11.2025 54:30

On Season 11, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Cassandra Cowie gives us the lowdown on facilitated communication. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Family Spotlight: The Paqeuo Family 29.10.2025 49:06

On Season 11, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Sarah and Carlo Paqueo give us the lowdown on life with their son Ronin. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts...

Truly Inclusive Childcare 22.10.2025 35:02

On Season 11, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Eleni Bakolias gives us the lowdown on providing truly inclusive childcare. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podca...

Picture This: Promoting Down Syndrome Visibility 15.10.2025 47:10

On Season 11, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Hilary Gauld gives us the lowdown on promoting Down syndrome visibility through photography. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and revi...

Supporting Latin Families 08.10.2025 31:25

On Season 11, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Jeni Carcamo and Ana Lazcano give us the lowdown on supporting Latin Down syndrome families. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and revi...

Friendship and Psychological Well-Being for Children with Down Syndrome 01.10.2025 39:32

On Season 11, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Kailey and Sam DeLucry give us the lowdown on friendship and psychological well-being for children with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter ....

Clinic Spotlight: The Karachi Down Syndrome Program 24.09.2025 1:06:30

On Season 11, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Tabish Shazad gives us the lowdown on the Karachi Down Syndrome Program. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts...

Down Syndrome Out Loud 17.09.2025 39:43

On Season 11, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Karen Gaffney, Zack Gottsagen, Charlotte Woodward, and Melissa Hart give us the lowdown on Down Syndrome Out Loud. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leav...

Becoming Brave Together 10.09.2025 46:00

On Season 11, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Jessica Patay gives us the lowdown on becoming brave together. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Supporting Children in the Preschool Years 03.09.2025 54:17

On the Season 11 premiere of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Rachel Okazaki gives us the lowdown on supporting children with Down syndrome in the preschool years. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rati...

Greatest Hits - Self-Care: Mental Wellness for Parents + Caregivers 27.08.2025 1:37:51

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 10 seasons of The LowDOWN. On the Season 10 finale of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Susan Fawcett and a panel of caregivers give us the lowdown on mental wellness for parents and caregivers. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundat...

Greatest Hits - Wise Counsel: Supporting Mental Health in Adults with Down Syndrome 20.08.2025 40:47

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 10 seasons of The LowDOWN. On Season 9, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Abby Rowley and Michele Mattox give us the lowdown on counseling adults with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and...

Greatest Hits - Escape Artist: Reining in a Runner 13.08.2025 53:06

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 10 seasons of The LowDOWN. On Season 8, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Sara Peralta and Glen Hoos give us the lowdown on reining in a runner. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast a...

Greatest Hits - Fantasyland: When Imaginations Get Carried Away 06.08.2025 1:30:44

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 10 seasons of The LowDOWN. On Season 6, Episode 11 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Susan Fawcett and Adrienne Dall'Antonia give us the lowdown on what to do when your child’s imagination gets carried away. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Synd...

Greatest Hits - Gotta Go: Toilet Training Children with Down Syndrome 30.07.2025 1:16:08

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 10 seasons of The LowDOWN. On Season 3, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Occupational Therapist Hina Mahmood gives us the lowdown on toilet training children with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Le...

Greatest Hits - Kindred Spirits: Celebrating Down Syndrome Friendship 23.07.2025 51:42

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 10 seasons of The LowDOWN. On Season 10, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Andrea Lee and a panel of young adults give us the lowdown on friendship amongst people with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation...

Greatest Hits - Dual Diagnosis: The Down Syndrome and Autism Connection 16.07.2025 1:13:32

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 10 seasons of The LowDOWN. On Season 2, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Liv Meriano gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the...

Greatest Hits - Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Diverse Families 09.07.2025 50:51

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 10 seasons of The LowDOWN. In Season 7, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dawn Barclay gives us the lowdown on vacation strategies for diverse families. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the...

Greatest Hits - Learning and Development in Individuals with Down Syndrome 02.07.2025 52:49

This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 10 seasons of The LowDOWN. This week we go all the way back to the beginning! In the first ever episode of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Susan Fawcett gives us the lowdown on learning and development in individuals with Down Syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is pr...

Self-Care: Mental Wellness for Parents + Caregivers 13.11.2024 1:37:51

On the Season 10 finale of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Susan Fawcett and a panel of caregivers give us the lowdown on mental wellness for parents and caregivers. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us...

I Don't Do Disabilities, and Other Lies I've Told Myself 06.11.2024 50:10

On Season 10, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Adelle Purdham gives us the lowdown on her book, I Don’t Do Disabilities (and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself). Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a...

100th Episode Special: Ask Us Anything 30.10.2024 53:27

On Season 10, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, we celebrate 100 episodes of the LowDOWN and invite you to ask us anything! Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podc...

Kindred Spirits: Celebrating Down Syndrome Friendship 23.10.2024 51:42

On Season 10, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Andrea Lee and a panel of young adults give us the lowdown on friendship amongst people with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a...