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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Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

Episodes

Putting the Pieces Together: Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder 11.05.2022 1:37:49

On Season 5, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Noemi Spinazzi 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 podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on...

Chapter 21: The Muranko/Alvarez Family Spotlight 04.05.2022 56:29

On Season 5, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, Starr Muranko gives us the lowdown on raising her son with Down syndrome as an indigenous mother. 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...

Eye Spy: Vision Therapy for People with Down Syndrome 27.04.2022 48:14

On Season 5, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Debra Legge gives us the lowdown on vision therapy for 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 rating and review on Apple...

I Can See Clearly Now: Vision and Down Syndrome 20.04.2022 57:58

On Season 5, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Ken Nischal gives us the lowdown on vision and 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 rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

From Liquids to Solids: Baby Led Weaning for Infants with Down Syndrome 13.04.2022 1:04:59

On Season 5, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Jill Rabin gives us the lowdown on baby led weaning for infants 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 rating and review on App...

Sign of the Times: The Benefits of Sign Language 06.04.2022 39:01

On Season 5, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Carina Hei gives us the lowdown on the benefits of using sign language in her everyday life. 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...

Growing Older: Down Syndrome, Aging, and Alzheimer's Disease 30.03.2022 1:06:13

On Season 5, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Clo Cottrell and Dr. Nicolas Oreskovic give us the lowdown on Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. 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...

Inclusion Means: A World Down Syndrome Day Special 23.03.2022 51:58

On Season 5, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , DSRF’s ambassadors tell us what inclusion means to them. 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.

Moving On Up: The Transition to Adulthood 03.11.2021 1:42:23

On Season 4, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , individuals with Down syndrome and their parents give us the lowdown on transitioning to adulthood. 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...

Stay Focused: Executive Functioning in People with Down Syndrome 27.10.2021 1:17:19

On Season 4, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Deborah Fidler gives us the lowdown on executive functioning in 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 rating and re...

Skin Deep: Down Syndrome and Dermatology 20.10.2021 1:18:48

On Season 4, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Jillian Rork gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and dermatology. 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.

Express Yourself: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 13.10.2021 1:27:18

On Season 4, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Riley Rosebush and Marie-Elise Marcoux give us the lowdown on AAC 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...

Where There's a Will There's a Way: Estate Planning for Complex Families 06.10.2021 1:56:00

On Season 4, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Ken Kramer gives us the lowdown on wills and estate planning for parents of 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 . Leave us a rat...

Down Syndrome and Sexuality: Your Questions Answered 29.09.2021 1:19:48

On Season 4, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Andrea Lee gives us the lowdown on sex and relationships for 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 rating and review on...

All in a Day's Work: Employment for People with Down Syndrome 22.09.2021 41:19

On Season 4, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Scott Fattedad and Corey Worobets give us the lowdown on employment for 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 rating an...

Crystal Clear: Fluency and Stuttering in Individuals with Down Syndrome 15.09.2021 1:16:40

On Season 4, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Kate Dixon gives us the lowdown on fluency and stuttering. 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.

T21 Mom: The Cardle Family Spotlight 08.09.2021 1:05:05

On Season 4, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Mary Cardle gives us the lowdown on parenting a child with Down syndrome and autism as a single mother. 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...

Back to School Special: The Life Skills Class 01.09.2021 52:13

On Season 4, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Access Teacher Jon Wynn gives us the lowdown on school-based life skills classes. 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...

Fresh Perspective: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for People with Down Syndrome 26.05.2021 1:20:26

On Season 3, Episode 11 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Susan Fawcett gives us the lowdown on behavioural mental health treatment for 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...

The Parent Coach: Leading Your Child to Success 19.05.2021 1:04:13

On Season 3, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Liv Meriano and Danielle McKinney give us the lowdown on the importance of parent coaching. 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...

A Penny Saved: The Registered Disability Savings Plan 12.05.2021 1:35:45

On Season 3, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Laura Mackenrot of Plan Institute gives us the lowdown on RDSP’s. 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.

IRONMAN: The Chris Nikic Story 05.05.2021 1:03:39

On Season 3, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Chris Nikic gives us the lowdown on his journey to becoming the world’s first Ironman 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 ra...

Let's Eat: Down Syndrome and Nutrition 28.04.2021 1:55:44

On Season 3, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dietician Joan Medlen gives us the lowdown on nutrition for 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 rating and review on...

Gotta Go: Toilet Training Children with Down Syndrome 21.04.2021 1:16:08

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. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rat...

Developing Readers: The ABC's of Literacy 14.04.2021 1:31:29

On Season 3, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Eleanor Stewart and Danielle McKinney give us the lowdown on developing reading skills in learners 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 ....